Remote Purchasing & Product Innovation Manager

Western National Parks

Oro Valley (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 61,000 - 69,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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