Strategic Purchasing Manager: Inventory & Margin Optimizer

Connecticut Packaging Materials, Inc.; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Connecticut Packaging Materials, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager to ensure materials are available at the right time and cost, supporting CPM’s customers and growth.

You will manage vendor relationships, inventory replenishment, and sourcing for new programs while driving margin optimization and supply chain reliability. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, analytically strong, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced distribution and light manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within distribution, 3PL, packaging, or light manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical skills with inventory data and margin analysis.
• ERP system experience required (Fishbowl or similar preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage the replenishment process through the ERP system to ensure materials remain in stock and ready to ship.
• Monitor inventory levels, turns, and lead times to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to optimize inventory investment and contribution margin.
• Proactively follow up with vendors on outstanding quotes, purchase orders, and delivery commitments.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and service levels to improve gross margin performance.

Skills

Vendor management

Data analysis

Reading drawings

ERP experience

Communication

Inventory planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Fishbowl ERP

Job description

Connecticut Packaging Materials, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager to ensure materials are available at the right time and cost, supporting CPM’s customers and growth.

You will manage vendor relationships, inventory replenishment, and sourcing for new programs while driving margin optimization and supply chain reliability. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, analytically strong, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced distribution and light manufacturing environment.