Warehouse & Purchasing Manager

Warehouse & Purchasing Manager

Exciting opportunity to join our team at Arcwood Environmental, pioneers in industrial waste management. We are committed to creating a cleaner, safer world through innovative solutions. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management to onsite support and technical solutions.

As a key member of our Procurement Team, the Warehouse & Purchasing Manager will manage all operational purchasing activities at the site level across multiple categories. This role will oversee purchase order issuance, supplier performance monitoring, inventory control, and ensure continuity of supply-ensuring minimal disruptions to operations.

Essential Functions & Requirements :

• Prioritize health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times.
• Oversee the purchasing and inventory functions at designated plant sites to ensure continuity of supplies.
• Manage warehouse personnel, schedules work hours, advises on personnel issues, and completes performance reviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Mentor warehouse team members to foster a continuous improvement mindset and promote our core value.
• Create, code, and receive purchase orders in PeopleSoft and KeepStock inventory systems.
• Order materials and schedule deliveries for operational needs and inventory replenishment.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, supplier reliability, and delivery schedules to anticipate material needs and align with corporate procurement strategies.
• Manage a robust cycle count program and conduct root cause analyses for inventory discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure consistent and cost-effective supplies.
• Execute purchasing strategies focused on cost reduction, supplier quality, and performance improvement.
• Collaborate with plant leadership, safety teams, and operations leads to address site-specific requirements.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to site inventory systems and processes.
• Resolve supplier issues involving delivery, quality, pricing, or terms of sale.
• Support the organization in optimizing asset utilization and reducing operational costs.
• Act as a key liaison between Corporate procurement and field operations to ensure efficient use of company resources.
• Contribute to shaping and executing the strategic vision for procurement at Arcwood.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-morale work environment across all levels of the organization.
• Maintain the ability to travel to other locations as needed, up to 10%.
• Take on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.

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Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity :

Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans & Disabilities. A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.