Purchasing Manager

Purchasing ManagerPosition: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMRequired Education: HS Diploma and/or GED EquivalentEducation Preferred: Supply Chain Management/Construction/Business ManagementBenefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k Plan and MatchDuties & ResponsibilitiesBlock Iron & Supply is seeking a hands-on Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement team and play a key role in vendor relationship management. This role is approximately 20% management and strategy, 80% purchasing execution, requiring someone with strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will have experience managing teams, working with vendors, negotiating freight, rebate and buy programs and is eager to learn our product lines and vendor systems – even if they're new to the doors and hardware industry.Essential FunctionsLead mentor and manage the purchasing department team, ensuring high performance and accountability.Conduct performance reviews and foster professional growth within the team.Develop and manage vendor relationships; maintain strong communication and collaboration with key suppliers.Negotiate and manage freight terms, vendor rebate programs and buy programs to optimize cost savings and value.Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations to ensure timely procurement of materials and supplies.Learn and navigate vendor portals and digital procurement platforms.Ensure purchasing practices align with organizational goals and cost-control initiatives.Collaborate with internal departments (operations, finance, sales) to forecast purchasing needs and resolve any supply chain challenges.Create, implement, and improve purchasing processes, tracing KPIs for departmental performance.Minimum Qualifications5+ year of experience in procurement or supply chain preferred, but not required2+ years in a management or leadership role preferred, but not requiredProven experience in negotiating vendor terms, rebates, freight and incentive programs.Strong leadership and team development skills.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Highly motivated, quick to learn new systems and product categories.Experience working with vendors and building long-term relationships.Familiarity with vendor portals and ERP/purchasing software.