Description

The manager will collaborate with sales and builder teams on complex quotes and multi‑phase projects, serve as the primary operational purchasing contact for key vendors, and oversee a small purchasing team while maintaining rigorous workflows, documentation, and internal controls. The role also works closely with Accounting and systems owners to ensure data integrity and drive continuous process improvement.

• Lead purchasing across ~12 appliance suppliers and ~40 brands
• Execute vendor price sheets, promotions, allocation rules, and program requirements
• Manage purchases during model transitions, discontinuations, and supersessions
• Align purchasing with vendor ship windows, freight policies, and supply constraints
• Ensure accurate SKU, configuration, trim, accessory, and bundle entry
• Act as primary operational purchasing contact for key vendors, resolving order issues
• Partner with Sales and Builder teams on complex quotes and large/multi‑phase projects
• Validate pricing, availability, lead times, and program eligibility during quoting
• Serve as purchasing escalation point for Sales leadership, advising on substitutions and timing risks
• Directly manage two purchasing team members, setting priorities, workflows, and standards
• Own purchasing workflows, documentation, and internal controls to drive accuracy and consistency
• Collaborate with Accounting and system owners to maintain data integrity and improve processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Operations, or related quantitative field
• 3–5+ years purchasing, procurement, or buying experience in retail, distribution, or multi‑vendor environment
• Experience executing purchases across multiple suppliers and product lines with complex pricing
• Familiarity with vendor price sheets, promotions, rebates, or incentive programs
• Proven ability to partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Accounting/Finance, and Operations
• Experience managing purchasing through seasonality, demand swings, or time‑sensitive promotions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail‑oriented skills
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems handling high transaction volume
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and make sound judgments under pressure
• Comfortable working primarily on‑site and collaborating with in‑person teams
• Degree focus or coursework in finance, analytics, operations, or supply chain management
• 5+ years purchasing/procurement experience in durable goods, appliances, building products, or specialty retail
• Experience supporting sales‑driven purchasing, including complex quotes, builder programs, or project‑based orders
• Experience managing vendor rebate programs, buy fairs, or promotional purchasing events
• Prior people‑management experience leading buyers, parts, or purchasing support staff
• Strong vendor‑facing experience in issue resolution, compliance enforcement, and performance improvement
• Experience handling purchasing across credit terms, deposits, prepayments, and vendor‑specific rules
• Exposure to frequent model changes, SKU transitions, or product discontinuations
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or data analysis tools for purchasing decisions
• Experience partnering with Accounting on credits, rebates, and purchasing‑related controls

Benefits

• 401(k) and matching
• Performance‑based bonus
• Competitive salary
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Training and development
• Flexible work‑from‑home options available

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance