Strategic Purchasing Manager — High-SKU Supply Chain

Energy Jobline ZR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Annual Performance Bonus

Health, Dental, Vision Coverage

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Purchasing Manager to own strategic supply chain decisions for a high-growth wholesale distributor serving convenience store retailers. You will manage vendor relationships, multi-million-dollar inventory strategies, and guide a Purchasing Assistant handling routine PO execution.

Preferred candidates are in Dallas, TX or nearby areas, with experience across high-SKU catalogs and compliance with regulated consumer products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Procurement/Purchasing experience in convenience store distribution, wholesale distribution, or CPG supply chain.
• Proven track record managing high-SKU catalogs (1,000+ items) and negotiating with manufacturers/distributors.
• Hands-on experience drafting, executing, and tracking Vendor Supply Agreements.
• Strong analytical background with MS Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables) and ERP/Inventory Software.
• Willingness to travel periodically to vendor summits and supplier facilities.
• Experience managing restricted or regulated consumer products (vape, tobacco, nicotine) and related compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Inventory Management: Own reorder points, stock targets, and turn rates for 2,000+ SKUs across 100+ vendor partners; direct the Purchasing Assistant on day-to-day order execution.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Lead negotiations on product pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and account incentives; maintain updated vendor supply agreements and addendums.
• Sourcing & Category Growth: Identify backup suppliers, vet new product opportunities based on C-store trends, onboard new vendor lines.
• Margin & Cost Control: Monitor landed costs, price fluctuations, and freight expenses to protect margins; oversee PO-to-invoice reconciliation exceptions.
• Compliance & Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with Sales, Warehouse, and Compliance to align purchasing with demand and labeling standards.

Skills

Vendor Negotiation

Inventory Management

MS Excel (Advanced)

ERP/Inventory Software

Travel Availability

Regulated Product Compliance

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Purchasing Manager to own strategic supply chain decisions for a high-growth wholesale distributor serving convenience store retailers. You will manage vendor relationships, multi-million-dollar inventory strategies, and guide a Purchasing Assistant handling routine PO execution.

Preferred candidates are in Dallas, TX or nearby areas, with experience across high-SKU catalogs and compliance with regulated consumer products.