Purchasing Manager

Annual Salary $85,000-$105,000 Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and other job‑related factors, while considering internal equity and market conditions. Join Our Team! HESCO, a trusted leader in industrial automation distribution, is looking for an experienced and results-driven Purchasing Manager to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity for a purchasing professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. You'll play a key role in strengthening vendor relationships, improving inventory performance, driving cost savings, and supporting HESCO's continued growth. We're looking for someone who can see the big picture while managing the day‑to‑day details of purchasing and inventory operations. What You’ll Do Develop purchasing strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth. Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating competitive pricing, terms, and agreements. Maximize vendor rebate programs, incentives, and purchasing opportunities. Monitor supplier performance, including delivery times, product availability, and service levels. Identify potential supply chain challenges and develop solutions to minimize disruptions. Inventory Management & Forecasting Oversee inventory replenishment and stocking strategies to maintain product availability while controlling inventory costs. Utilize Infor SXe ERP to manage purchasing activities, purchase orders, and automated replenishment. Analyze inventory trends, slow‑moving products, and purchasing data to improve inventory turns and reduce excess stock. Develop purchasing and demand forecasts to support business needs. Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Warehouse teams to anticipate demand, resolve issues, and support customer commitments. Monitor inventory values, purchasing expenditures, and department performance against financial goals. Identify cost‑saving opportunities and process improvements. Develop reports and recommendations to support informed business decisions. Evaluate the return on investment of purchasing and inventory initiatives. Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing team, establishing clear goals and expectations. Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Work collaboratively across departments to strengthen processes and operational performance. Identify opportunities to improve ERP utilization, reporting, and purchasing workflows. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience within a distribution environment. Experience managing inventory, replenishment, supplier relationships, and purchasing operations. Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Preferred experience with Infor SXe or a comparable ERP system. Knowledge of budgeting, inventory forecasting, and purchasing performance metrics. Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to develop and motivate a team. Excellent communication, organization, and relationship‑building skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in industrial distribution or manufacturing. Familiarity with electrical products or industrial automation. Experience optimizing automated replenishment systems and inventory management processes. Why HESCO? At HESCO, we combine the resources of a national distributor network with the personal service, technical expertise, and relationships of a local organization. We believe our employees are key to our success, and our culture is built around our PRIDE values: Passion, Respect, Initiative, Dependability, and Ethical behavior. We believe in taking care of our team! That's why we offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA options, a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match and immediate vesting, short- and long‑term disability coverage, life and accident insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Plus, enjoy paid time off and company‑paid holidays to relax, recharge, and spend time doing what you love! HESCO and ASG Power are Equal Opportunity Employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any status protected by applicable law, including disability and protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr HESCO (Industrial Automation & Networking)