Strategic Purchasing Manager | Inventory & Vendor Lead

Poel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid sick/vacation/holidays

Growth opportunities

Friendly, collaborative work env.

Job summary

Poel Group in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, and product availability across multiple locations. The role offers a Monday–Thursday 8AM–5PM schedule with Friday 8AM–2PM and benefits including medical coverage and paid time off.

The ideal candidate will manage the purchasing department and collaborate with distribution and customer service to ensure product availability and profitability across all sites.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong data entry and email communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory for the main warehouse and five locations.
• Source new products and identify obsolete items to discontinue.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to maximize profitability.
• Coordinate daily inventory transfers between locations.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, deliveries, and availability.
• Manage the Purchasing Department and support the Special Orders team.
• Work closely with Distribution and Customer Service to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relationships

Organization

Communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Job description

Poel Group in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, and product availability across multiple locations. The role offers a Monday–Thursday 8AM–5PM schedule with Friday 8AM–2PM and benefits including medical coverage and paid time off.

The ideal candidate will manage the purchasing department and collaborate with distribution and customer service to ensure product availability and profitability across all sites.