Strategic Purchasing Manager: Inventory & Vendor Relations

CDW; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW, headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, seeks a Manager, Purchasing to lead the procurement of hardware, services, and software for drop ship and inventory operations. You will drive cost-effective strategies and manage a team, partnering with Sales, IT, Product Management, and Finance to meet company objectives.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years in purchasing (or 10+ years) and at least 1 year of people management; strong negotiation, analytics, and MS Office skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or pricing
• OR 10 years of experience in purchasing, procurement or pricing
• 1 year of experience managing people

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain strategic purchasing initiatives and associated goals to meet corporate objectives.
• Drive service level expectations with our suppliers and address those who are not meeting expectations.
• Review current procedures to ensure consistency across the function and optimal execution.
• Enhance internal and external customer and vendor relationships.
• Maintain open communication and effective partnerships with all internal stakeholders cross-functionally.
• Lead and develop team member skill sets to ensure capabilities can effectively achieve results.
• Identify areas of process improvements, recommend and implement appropriate changes.
• Establish primary suppliers for all product lines.
• Manage our daily inventory goals, back-orders, aging inventory, buy-ins, and RFP practice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CDW, headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, seeks a Manager, Purchasing to lead the procurement of hardware, services, and software for drop ship and inventory operations. You will drive cost-effective strategies and manage a team, partnering with Sales, IT, Product Management, and Finance to meet company objectives.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years in purchasing (or 10+ years) and at least 1 year of people management; strong negotiation, analytics, and MS Office skills are