Purchasing/Procurement Manager

Paycom - ATS; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

FSA

Telehealth

Gym Reimbursement

401(k) Match

Free Surgery & Imaging

Free Medications

Delta Perks

Discount Hub

Family Coverage

Job summary

Northeastern Supply in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Purchasing/Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing across 38 branches and central distribution. You will manage vendor relationships, PO flow, inventory replenishment, cost control, and rebate programs to ensure product availability, competitive costs, and efficient inventory levels.

This full-time, remote-friendly role reports to the President, with travel up to 25% and benefits eligibility after 45 days. 5+ years of experience required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing or supply chain within wholesale or industrial distribution.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and pricing programs.
• Proficient with ERP systems and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Strong inventory management knowledge: reorder points, safety stock, lead time.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• CPSM/CPP or equivalent a plus.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders across product categories to meet demand.
• Monitor orders, expedite critical items, and resolve supplier issues.
• Maintain item costs, lead times, and min order quantities in ERP.
• Coordinate inbound shipments with distribution center.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, rebates, and co-op with suppliers.
• Track supplier performance and address issues.
• Onboard new suppliers to support expansion or redundancy.
• Manage replenishment, forecasting, safety stock, reorder points.
• Conduct regular inventory accuracy reviews and cycle counts.
• Prepare purchasing and inventory KPI reports.

Skills

Purchasing & procurement

Vendor management

ERP systems

Excel (pivot, VLOOKUP)

Inventory management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

CPSM/CPP a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position: Purchasing/Procurement Manager – Full‑time – Home Office – Golden Ring, MD. Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 per year, base plus performance bonus. Reports to: President. Travel: up to 25%.

Location: Baltimore, MD 21237 (remote). Education: High School or GED required. 45‑day eligibility for benefits. 5+ years of experience required.

Role Overview

The Purchasing/Procurement Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day execution of all purchasing activities across the company’s 38 branch locations and central distribution center. The role manages vendor relationships, purchase order flow, inventory replenishment, cost management, and rebate programs to ensure product availability, competitive cost of goods, and efficient inventory levels across all locations.

Core Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders across all product categories in alignment with inventory targets and sales demand.
• Monitor open orders, expedite critical items and stockouts, and resolve supplier delivery issues proactively.
• Maintain accurate item costs, lead times, and minimum order quantities in the ERP system.
• Coordinate with the distribution center to ensure inbound shipments are received, reconciled, and processed accurately.
• Work with Accounts Payable and Controller to ensure purchase order accuracy.
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact for key suppliers in the plumbing, PVF, and waterworks categories.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and program participation (rebates, co‑op, stocking programs) with supplier representatives.
• Evaluate supplier performance on fill rates, on‑time delivery, and quality; elevate issues as needed.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to support product line expansion or supply chain redundancy.
• Manage replenishment parameters including demand forecasting, safety stock, and reorder points to maintain optimal inventory levels across locations.
• Analyze slow‑moving and excess inventory; develop and execute return, transfer, or liquidation strategies.
• Partner with branch managers and sales to forecast seasonal demand and support special order management.
• Conduct regular inventory accuracy reviews and support cycle count programs.
• Maintain cost accuracy in pricing systems and ensure cost changes are communicated to sales and pricing teams promptly.
• Support gross margin analysis by tracking landed cost, freight, and rebate impact on product profitability.
• Produce regular purchasing and inventory KPI reports: fill rates, turns, GMROI, purchase variance, and supplier scorecards.
• Identify process inefficiencies in the procurement cycle and recommend improvements; support ERP and data integrity initiatives.
• Support implementation of purchasing policies, approval workflows, and compliance standards.
• Work closely with sales, operations, and branch managers to align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Adhere to all rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in wholesale or industrial distribution.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating supplier contracts or pricing programs.
• Proficiency with distribution ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Solid understanding of inventory management principles: reorder points, safety stock, lead time, and turnover.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in plumbing, HVAC, PVF, or building materials distribution preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• CPSM, CPP, or equivalent procurement certification a plus.

Benefits

Eligible to enroll on the 1st of the month following 45 days of employment.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Telehealth
• Gym Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Free Surgery & Imaging Program
• Free Medications
• Delta Perks — Local Discounts
• Discount Hub
• Coverage available for families

* Free Surgery & Imaging and Free Medications programs are subject to eligibility and program terms.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed. We are an equal opportunity employer.