Strategic Purchasing Manager — Data‑Driven, Vendor‑Focused

Turf Equipment and Supply Company; Jessup, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Turf Equipment and Supply Company is seeking a strategic Purchasing Manager to lead procurement across a dynamic irrigation distribution environment in Jessup, MD. You will drive supply chain excellence, supplier negotiations, and data‑driven decisions using SAP/Infor-based systems.

The role requires 8+ years in purchasing within distribution/manufacturing, with leadership experience and CPSM/CPIM or Six Sigma preferred. Travel to multiple locations may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of purchasing experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment, with leadership experience.
• Certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or Six Sigma are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies that support distribution operations and customer demand.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery at competitive prices.
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and sales teams to forecast inventory needs and manage stock levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Implement cost‑saving initiatives and process improvements across the procurement function.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Standardize purchasing policies across locations.
• Leverage Infor CSD’s purchasing set‑ups to automate purchasing functions.
• Lead and mentor the Parts and Irrigation purchasing team.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Supply chain strategy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (SCM / Biz / Finance)

Certifications such as CPSM/CPIM/Six Sigma

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Infor

Infor CSD

Excel (Advanced)

Power Query

Power BI

MS Copilot / AI tools

Job description

Turf Equipment and Supply Company is seeking a strategic Purchasing Manager to lead procurement across a dynamic irrigation distribution environment in Jessup, MD. You will drive supply chain excellence, supplier negotiations, and data‑driven decisions using SAP/Infor-based systems.

The role requires 8+ years in purchasing within distribution/manufacturing, with leadership experience and CPSM/CPIM or Six Sigma preferred. Travel to multiple locations may be needed.