Purchasing Manager - WRMG

POSITION SUMMARY: The Purchasing Manager leads the direct materials procurement function for White River Marine Group’s (WRMG) operations network that includes aluminum, fiberglass, and pontoon boats production as well as trailer, kayak, and component manufacturing. This leader’s mission is to ensure efficient production operations through consistent material availability while maintaining balanced inventory positions. This role is responsible for managing a team of purchasing agents while driving supplier performance, material availability, process standardization and continuous improvement efforts. Works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Scheduling, Engineering, Finance, and Logistics teams to support production schedules, optimize inventory investment, mitigate supply risk, and achieve operational excellence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Lead, coach, develop purchasing agents to achieve company objectives Ensure uninterrupted material flow to support production schedules while minimizing on hand inventory, and excess and obsolete materials Manage purchasing agent workloads, priorities and performance to ensure timely execution of purchasing activities Escalate and drive resolution of material shortages, supplier delivery issues, logistics delays, and production constraints through cross-functional collaboration Measure and improve key performance indicators: supplier on-time delivery, inventory levels & turns, shortages, schedule attainment, freight costs Partner with Sourcing to address supplier performance, capacity constraints, and supply continuity risks Maintain standardized purchasing processes, procedures and controls Utilize MRP system to manage purchasing requirements, forecast, inventory, and supplier deliveries Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Engineering in support of new product introductions, product or volume changes Support logistics partners as required Prepare and present purchasing performance metrics, inventory trends, supply risk assessments ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNEDEXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Degree Required: ​Bachelor's Degree​ in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business Preferred Degree: ​Bachelor's Degree​ in ENTER DETAILS or related field (if applicable) Certificate(s) or License(s): Years of experience: 10 years KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY: TBD TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 15% travel required to support visiting suppliers and plant operations locations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Regular computer work, and sittingOccasional walking, standing, and liftingINDEPENDENT JUDGEMENTDevelops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans. Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor. End results are reviewed by supervisor.Full Time Benefits Summary:Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!MedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountVoluntary benefits401k Retirement SavingsPaid holidaysPaid vacationPaid sick timeBass Pro Cares FundAnd more!Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Reasonable AccommodationsQualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io River Marine GroupSummaryLocation: Springfield, MO (Tracker Marine Base Camp)Type: Full time