Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing Manager

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Special pricing on equipment

Training and education programs

Job summary

OpenKrill is seeking a Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing Manager for a remote role. You will support the Deal Desk, negotiate pricing with manufacturers, and secure project discounts while coordinating with sales and purchasing teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years buying experience in commercial kitchen equipment, strong negotiation and Excel skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple opportunities with remote communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years buying, purchasing, or project-pricing experience in foodservice equipment.
• Experience negotiating manufacturer discounts and special pricing.
• Knowledge of equipment categories and manufacturer networks.
• Understanding of credit eligibility, registrations, and documentation.
• Strong communication and negotiation, including phone and email outreach.
• Ability to present opportunities and timelines clearly for pricing requests.
• Familiarity with dealer costs, margins, and profitability.
• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets and purchasing/ERP/CRM systems.
• Excellent organization and detail orientation.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Review sales opportunities with Deal Desk Manager to identify pricing support.
• Gather specs, quantities, timelines, and details for pricing requests.
• Proactively contact manufacturers to negotiate discounts and credits.
• Identify programs and complete registrations and credit requests on deadlines.
• Negotiate pricing within guidelines; escalate complex cases.
• Maintain manufacturer relationships with accurate information and follow-through.
• Track open requests and meet quotation deadlines.
• Document pricing, credits, and eligibility in records.
• Communicate approvals and conditions to sales and purchasing.
• Coordinate with purchasing and accounting to ensure discounts and credits are applied.
• Maintain opportunity records and report on pricing improvements and turnaround times.
• Stay informed on pricing programs and propose process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation with manufacturers

Strategic pricing

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Specification credits

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cost/margin awareness

Excel/Sheets/ERP

Organization

Remote work

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Purchasing software

Job description

Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing Manager- Remote Position

Description:

Our mission is to help customers save time and money when purchasing commercial kitchen equipment and supplies by providing a customer-centric shopping experience and by leveraging our industry buying power.

We are seeking a Buyer to support our Deal Desk by working directly with manufacturers and their representatives to secure competitive pricing for active sales opportunities. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator with purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and consistent follow-through.

Skills and Requirements2+ years of buying, purchasing, or project-pricing experience at a commercial foodservice equipment and supplies dealer or distributor

• - Required hands-on experience negotiating manufacturer discounts, requesting special project pricing, and securing specification credits in a previous role
• - Demonstrated results obtaining manufacturer support beyond standard dealer pricing, with the ability to discuss specific examples of prior negotiations and outcomes
• - Working knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment categories, major manufacturers, and manufacturer representative networks
• - Practical understanding of specification-credit eligibility, project-registration requirements, approval processes, and supporting documentation
• - Strong communication and negotiation skills, with confidence contacting manufacturers and their representatives by phone and email
• - Ability to present project details, competitive circumstances, and purchasing timelines clearly to support pricing requests
• - Understanding of dealer costs, gross margins, and how discounts and credits affect profitability
• - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, with experience using purchasing, quoting, ERP, or CRM systems
• - Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and follow-up deadlines
• - Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining responsive communication and accountability for results

Responsibilities and Duties:

• - Review assigned sales opportunities with the Deal Desk Manager and sales representatives to identify opportunities for additional manufacturer pricing support
• - Gather equipment specifications, quantities, project details, purchasing timelines, and other information needed to prepare complete pricing requests
• - Proactively contact manufacturers and their representatives to present opportunities and negotiate project-specific discounts, special pricing, and eligible specification credits
• - Identify applicable manufacturer programs and complete required project registrations and credit requests within established deadlines
• - Negotiate pricing within company guidelines and elevate complex negotiations or exceptions to the Deal Desk Manager
• - Build and maintain productive manufacturer relationships through accurate information, professional communication, and consistent follow-through
• - Track open requests and follow up promptly to meet customer quotation deadlines
• - Document approved pricing, credit amounts, eligibility requirements, expiration dates, and supporting correspondence
• - Communicate manufacturer approvals and conditions to sales and purchasing so they are accurately reflected in quotes and orders
• - Coordinate with purchasing and accounting to verify that negotiated discounts are applied and approved credits are submitted and received
• - Maintain accurate opportunity records and report on pricing improvements, credits realized, outstanding requests, and turnaround times
• - Stay informed about manufacturer pricing programs and recommend improvements to the pricing-request and credit-tracking process

Why work with us?

We truly believe that what you do and where you work matters. The opportunity to grow and to build new relationships in a friendly environment makes it fulfilling and exciting to come to work each day.

Perks:

• - Virtual position with Flexible Schedule and freedom.
• - Special pricing on all our commercial kitchen equipment and supplies.
• - Expert trainings and company paid continual education offerings.

Benefits:

• - Competitive Salary
• - Performance based bonus opportunity up to 50% of base salary, based on a tiered incentive structure tied to verified company savings
• - Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Equal Opportunity / Aff…Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethic or national origin, martial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or other status protected by state or federal law.Remote-USA Pay Range$60,000-$75,000 USD