Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Lead

Baldwin Supply Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Baldwin Supply Company is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing and inventory management, optimize procurement, and drive supplier negotiations. The role focuses on forecasting, vendor relationships, and developing the purchasing team to meet business needs.

The position requires leading a team, implementing best practices, and collaborating with leadership to identify cost-saving measures while ensuring timely operations across our manufacturing and distribution channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5-7 years purchasing or supply chain experience
• Leadership experience required
• Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing processes and ensure best practices
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier terms
• Maintain strong vendor relationships
• Manage forecasting, inventory levels, and replenishment
• Oversee inventory counts and reconciliation
• Review purchase orders for accuracy
• Expedite orders and ensure timely delivery
• Address defective goods and returns
• Analyze purchasing data and drive improvements
• Collaborate with leadership on cost-saving strategies

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Baldwin Supply Company is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing and inventory management, optimize procurement, and drive supplier negotiations. The role focuses on forecasting, vendor relationships, and developing the purchasing team to meet business needs.

The position requires leading a team, implementing best practices, and collaborating with leadership to identify cost-saving measures while ensuring timely operations across our manufacturing and distribution channels.