Purchasing Manager - Industrial Distribution
SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence and team leadership? Join our dynamic organization as a Purchasing Manager, where your primary mission will be to optimize customer operations by reducing costs and boosting productivity. You'll play a pivotal role in driving purchasing performance, improving inventory strategies, and enhancing supplier relationships — all while leading a high-performing team.
- Lead and Develop a Team of Buyers: Manage and mentor the purchasing team, aligning efforts with our “Buyer Expectations Program” and internal Best Practices to elevate the performance of our product lines.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Champion initiatives focused on improving inventory efficiency, reducing waste, and increasing inventory turns while ensuring optimal stock availability.
- Optimize Supplier Performance: Monitor and evaluate suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and high-quality standards.
- Implement Cost Reduction Strategies: Use strong negotiation skills and market insights to develop and execute cost-saving initiatives that contribute directly to the bottom line.
- Associate’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred
- APICS Certification is a strong plus
- Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role within Inventory, Purchasing, or Supply Chain — preferably in an industrial distribution environment
- Proven track record of successfully managing inventory optimization and cost-reduction programs
- Proficiency with MRP systems and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies is highly desirable
- Demonstrated negotiation expertise
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
- This is more than just a purchasing role — it's an opportunity to make a measurable impact on operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and the company’s strategic goals. You'll work alongside a collaborative, innovation-driven team in a company committed to growth and excellence.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy
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