Regional Procurement Strategist

Reece Supply Company; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) - plus paid holyd

Parental Leave

Voluntary benefits: Vision

Long-term Disability

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Additional Voluntary Benefits through

Job summary

Reece Supply Company seeks a Regional Purchasing Agent to oversee procurement across the designated region, aligning sourcing with cost and quality objectives. The role interfaces with corporate supply chain strategies and branch execution to ensure product availability.

You will lead supplier negotiations, develop regional strategies, and mentor branch buyers while coordinating with operations, logistics, and finance to optimize budgets and forecast demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in wholesale distribution.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, APICS).
• Industry experience in construction, plumbing, HVAC, or industrial distribution.
• Familiarity with regional market dynamics and vendor networks.
• Bilingual proficiency, depending on region.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Source, negotiate, and procure products needed by branches in the region.
• Develop and implement regional procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain effective supplier partnerships to ensure consistent product availability and service levels.
• Evaluate supplier performance using defined KPIs and support corrective actions when necessary.
• Support to Branch Buyers: Serve as a resource and mentor to branch-level buyers by sharing best practices and supplier insights.
• Train and support branch buyers on procurement systems, compliance standards, and purchasing processes.
• Act as a liaison between branches, SMS Team, and Category Management to ensure alignment and adherence.
• Cost Optimization & Budget Control: Work with suppliers to negotiate volume discounts and improve delivery terms.
• Align purchasing activities with regional budgets and forecast demand to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, logistics, finance, and SMS team to ensure product availability, vendor alignment, and cash flow KPI's.
• Facilitate regular communication between the SMS team and branch teams to resolve issues and plan initiatives.
• Reporting & Systems: Utilize ERP and procurement platforms to maintain in stock and DOH metrics.
• Produce regular reports on procurement activity, savings initiatives, and regional KPI's.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Organizational skills

Interpersonal coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Eclipse

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reece Supply Company seeks a Regional Purchasing Agent to oversee procurement across the designated region, aligning sourcing with cost and quality objectives. The role interfaces with corporate supply chain strategies and branch execution to ensure product availability.

You will lead supplier negotiations, develop regional strategies, and mentor branch buyers while coordinating with operations, logistics, and finance to optimize budgets and forecast demand.