Purchasing Manager - Waukegan IL

Job SummaryResponsible for managing national purchasing operations and overseeing daily operations. Monitor associates to ensure best practices. Perform system maintenance to ensure efficient purchasing operations, updated information and accurate pricing.Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key AccountabilitiesAnalyzes vendor consolidation for purchasing and makes recommendations.Conducts ongoing training and consultation.Develops and enforces policies and procedures.Performs overall analysis of purchasing effectiveness.Analyzes and resolves purchasing issues.Manages inventory control.Manages hiring, training, development and performance appraisals of associates.Nature and ScopeSolutions require analysis and investigation.Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.Work EnvironmentLocated in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about. Occasionally there may be a requirement to stoop or lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.Education and ExperienceTypically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.For CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VA, VT, WA Job Seekers:Pay Range$111,500.00-$170,300.00 AnnualHDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plansHealth care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)401(K) with company matchPaid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness DayPaid Sick TimeLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceShort and Long-term Disability InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceWhole Life insuranceCommuter BenefitsTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramAdoption and Surrogacy AssistanceCA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VA, VT, and WA law requires the posting of the potential salary range for advertised jobs. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including market data, experience, skills, internal equity and other factors.Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.Equal Employment OpportunityHD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.SummaryLocation: Waukegan-IL-USType: Full time