Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Manager

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing organization specializing in packaging and safety solutions that support manufacturers, warehouses, and logistics operations nationwide. With a strong regional foundation and expanding presence, they pride themselves on reliability, on-time delivery, and efficient supply chain execution.

We are seeking a Purchasing Manager who combines analytical thinking with strong leadership to oversee purchasing operations and drive supply chain efficiency. The selected candidate will lead a team responsible for inventory planning, supplier coordination, and fulfillment optimization, ensuring product availability while maintaining healthy inventory levels.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Manager will manage a team of buyers handling both domestic and international procurement activities. This role requires a mix of strategic oversight and day-to-day execution - balancing vendor performance, inventory turns, and service levels.

Key performance areas include :

Fulfillment : Maintaining high customer order fill rates.

Inventory Investment : Optimizing inventory value and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of buyers handling daily replenishment across various categories and distribution centers.

Oversee supplier relationships (domestic and international), including communication, lead time tracking, and shipment coordination.

Maintain strong service levels through effective inventory planning and demand-supply alignment.

Evaluate purchasing data and performance metrics using ERP tools and analytical reports.

Work cross-functionally with sales, operations, and warehouse teams to align buying decisions with forecasted demand and promotions.

Identify and implement process improvements through automation, analytics, and workflow standardization.

Required Qualifications

3-6 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management, preferably within distribution or manufacturing.

Minimum 3 years of experience leading or supervising a purchasing or buying team.

Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Epicor, or similar).

Strong Excel and analytical skills, including data modeling, pivot tables, and lookups.

Demonstrated ability to manage fulfillment metrics and inventory KPIs effectively.

Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Experience handling both domestic and international sourcing, including import documentation and logistics coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning).

Exposure to vendor development and global sourcing strategies.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision : simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services

W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise

W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision : simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.