Strategic Kitchen & Bath Purchasing Leader

LMC; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LMC, a leading buying group for independent family-owned building material companies across the US, seeks a Senior Manager of Kitchen & Bath to oversee purchasing, vendor relations, and dealer support. You will drive strategic growth, manage a purchasing team, negotiate programs with suppliers, and develop relationships with dealers.

Travel to member locations and industry events is required. Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in Kitchen & Bath or related field are expected, with 8–10 years in

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Kitchen & Bath or related industry.
• 8–10 years experience in sales, purchasing or related field, preferably within the building materials industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Marketing or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years prior management experience, preferably in a purchasing or sales capacity.
• Excellent leadership capabilities embodying mentoring, role modeling, coaching, and skill development.
• Excellent customer service focus and skill set.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with internal and external contacts, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to think creatively and effectively execute new ideas.
• Ability to lead department staff to work towards the goals of the division and company.

Responsibilities

• Strategically lead purchasing programs and grow dealer market share.
• Manage a purchasing staff including buyers and an assistant buyer.
• Develop and train staff to meet corporate, divisional and department goals.
• Oversee vendor relations, contract negotiations, and program development.
• Travel to member locations and industry events as required.
• Collaborate with regional sales managers on dealer base development.
• Analyze market conditions and develop purchasing policies.
• Lead trainings for designers and coordinate webinars and promos.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Mentoring & coaching

Vendor relationships

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Marketing

Related field or equivalent experience

Job description

LMC, a leading buying group for independent family-owned building material companies across the US, seeks a Senior Manager of Kitchen & Bath to oversee purchasing, vendor relations, and dealer support. You will drive strategic growth, manage a purchasing team, negotiate programs with suppliers, and develop relationships with dealers.

Travel to member locations and industry events is required. Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in Kitchen & Bath or related field are expected, with 8–10 years in