Strategic Purchasing Manager | Multi-Location Procurement

Independence Excavating, Inc.; North Royalton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly Pay

Excellent Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

PTO

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Indy Equipment & Supply is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement across three locations, overseeing sourcing, vendor negotiations, and inventory control. The role balances data-driven decision making with hands-on collaboration with store teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in purchasing or inventory management, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office to analyze metrics and optimize stock levels.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management.
• Retail or multi-unit experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Data-driven with ability to interpret inventory metrics.
• Excellent communication skills for vendor meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, vendor relations, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee purchase orders and inventory levels across three locations.
• Coordinate cycle counts and year-end inventory processes.
• Train store teams on purchasing protocols and processes.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Inventory management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Vendor relations

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Indy Equipment & Supply is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement across three locations, overseeing sourcing, vendor negotiations, and inventory control. The role balances data-driven decision making with hands-on collaboration with store teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in purchasing or inventory management, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office to analyze metrics and optimize stock levels.