Remote Purchasing & Product Innovation Manager

Western National Parks; Oro Valley (AZ); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health plans

Dental & Vision

403(b) retirement plan with match

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Employee discount

Job summary

Western National Parks in Tucson, AZ seeks a Full-Time Purchasing & Product Development Manager to oversee the creation of interpretive products and manage inventory. You will lead the Purchasing & Product Development Coordinators and partner with vendors to meet park-specific needs.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong vendor relations, and cross-team collaboration to ensure timely product development and operational excellence across locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in retail purchasing.
• Vendor management and sourcing experience.
• Experience with POS systems and databases.
• Bachelor or higher in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on purchasing strategies with leadership.
• Initiate and oversee new product development projects.
• Develop vendor relationships to meet department goals.
• Monitor product sales and inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate information systems for department.
• Lead and mentor coordinators in processes and responsibilities.

Skills

Judgment & decision-making

Ethics

Written & oral communication

Conflict resolution

Negotiation & networking

Coaching/mentoring

Multi-tasking

Planning & problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Related field preferred

Tools

RetailPro

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

SharePoint

Zoom

Outlook

Job description

Western National Parks in Tucson, AZ seeks a Full-Time Purchasing & Product Development Manager to oversee the creation of interpretive products and manage inventory. You will lead the Purchasing & Product Development Coordinators and partner with vendors to meet park-specific needs.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong vendor relations, and cross-team collaboration to ensure timely product development and operational excellence across locations.