Strategic Purchasing Manager – Retail Door Shops

Woodgrain; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Woodgrain is seeking a Purchasing Manager for Retail Door Shops in Newington, CT to oversee regional inventory, forecasts, and supplier relations. You will optimize stock, lead a buyers team, and ensure strong service levels across multiple shop locations.

Responsibilities include vendor negotiations, SAP system support, and cross-functional collaboration with sales and operations to drive profitability and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Forecasts and safety stock management to optimize ROA.
• Maintain relationships with regional vendors and drive opportunities.
• Ensure service levels and on-time performance across shops.
• Lead projects and coordinate between sales and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage forecasts and safety stock levels to optimize return on assets.
• Work closely with key decision makers in the region to support sales growth and profitability.
• Ensure that all service levels are met. (Quality, On-Time Performance, etc.)
• Maintains a professional and productive relationship with vendors to ensure all product opportunities are identified.
• Assist with ongoing project management, acting as the key liaison between all departments.
• Manage new component setup/communications with sales and operations teams.
• Support SAP implementation as a Super User
• Manage excess and obsolete component exit strategies.
• Establish standardized ordering processes and procedures.
• Manage inventory productivity through component turns.
• Develop actionable reporting that will drive decision making.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a team of buyers to cover all regional needs.
• Provides open feedback and mentorship to team members to encourage growth and greater responsibility.
• Facilitate weekly inventory control meetings.
• Inspire, coach, and lead the team to meet or exceed established KPIs.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Vendor negotiations

Team leadership

SAP Super User

Data reporting

Supply chain

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Inventory Management, Business Administration, or Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Woodgrain is seeking a Purchasing Manager for Retail Door Shops in Newington, CT to oversee regional inventory, forecasts, and supplier relations. You will optimize stock, lead a buyers team, and ensure strong service levels across multiple shop locations.

Responsibilities include vendor negotiations, SAP system support, and cross-functional collaboration with sales and operations to drive profitability and on-time delivery.