Regional Purchasing Manager

Our international sales and services client has an immediate opening for a Purchasing Manager.

Report to the Corporate Director Purchasing and dotted line to Division CFO and V.P. Sales

Atlantic based position will require some onsite work and 50% regional travel some overnight in the Eastern/ Atlantic Region.

ssential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategic strategy to reduce operating costs, improve vendor performance, and align purchasing activity with corporate financial goals.
• Lead vendor negotiations for pricing, rebates, payment terms, service levels, warranties, and contract protections to deliver measurable cost savings.
• Leverage national account agreements to ensure division-wide compliance with preferred supplier programs and maximize negotiated corporate pricing.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate vendors across branches, departments, and operating units to reduce duplication, improve buying discipline, and strengthen supplier accountability.
• Use enterprise-wide purchasing volume and enterprise scale to negotiate better pricing, standardized terms, and improved service commitments.
• Analyze spend data, purchasing trends, vendor utilization, and category performance to identify savings opportunities and track procurement results.
• Partner with operations, finance, fleet, facilities, and branch leadership to understand purchasing needs, standardize requirements, and support business continuity.
• Manage supplier relationships, including vendor scorecards, performance reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support contract management by reviewing supplier agreements, monitoring compliance, and coordinating with legal and corporate procurement when needed.
• Establish and enforce procurement policies, approval processes, preferred vendor usage, and purchasing controls across Rain for Rent.
• Evaluate alternative suppliers, products, and service models to improve quality, reduce total cost of ownership, and limit supply chain risk.
• Coordinate regional sourcing initiatives for high-spend categories such as equipment, parts, fleet services, facilities, fuel, logistics, supplies, and professional services.
• Prepare procurement savings reports, vendor performance updates, and executive summaries for divisional and corporate leadership.
• Train and support field teams on purchasing procedures, preferred vendor programs, cost-saving initiatives, and contract compliance expectations.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier pricing trends, inflationary pressures, and availability risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
• Assist in implementing company policies and recommend improvements to purchasing operations, focusing on cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Create and execute purchasing strategies for various categories, ensuring best-in-class pricing, partnerships, and product additions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Distribution, Engineering, or a related field is required. A minimum of eight (8) years’ related purchasing experience and/or training is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Military Veteran a plus.

Qualifications:

• Experience in managing a Multi Location procurement function working with branch locations managers A PLUS.
• Strong experience in procurement, supply chain management, and supplier relations.
• Extensive knowledge in Contract Management, RFQs, RFPs, and vendor negotiations.
• Familiarity with inventory management practices, including lead times, sourcing, and reordering cycles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) MRP systems, Artificial Intelligence

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Nine paid holidays and a generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education