Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

Description
About Baldwin Supply: Baldwin Supply Company has worked alongside American manufacturing since 1920, offering the stability of a century-old company with a modern, problem-solving mindset. Our team supports a wide range of industries, from food and agriculture to packaging, mining, and infrastructure, so no two days look the same. We’re known for our strong culture, long-tenured employees, and competitive benefits. At Baldwin, you’ll do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and be part of a company built to last.
Job Summary: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading purchasing and inventory management functions, ensuring efficient procurement of goods and services while optimizing inventory investment. This role oversees vendor relationships, contract negotiations, inventory forecasting, and purchasing processes while leading and developing the purchasing team.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing team
Set performance expectations and conduct evaluations
Oversee staffing, training, and development
Ensure compliance with company policies
Delegate and monitor workflow
Foster a collaborative team environment
Requirements Job Responsibilities: Oversee purchasing processes and ensure best practices
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier terms
Maintain strong vendor relationships
Manage forecasting, inventory levels, and replenishment
Oversee inventory counts and reconciliation
Review purchase orders for accuracy
Expedite orders and ensure timely delivery
Address defective goods and returns
Analyze purchasing data and drive improvements
Collaborate with leadership on cost-saving strategies
Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred
5-7 years purchasing or supply chain experience
Leadership experience required
Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred
Required Skills/Abilities: Leadership and team development
Inventory management and forecasting
Strong negotiation skills
Analytical and problem-solving ability
Excellent communication
Organization and multitasking
Microsoft Office and ERP systems
Physical Requirements / Work Conditions: This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and requires the ability to perform the following:
Sedentary work: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (frequent use of keyboard, mouse, and phone).
Mobility: Occasional standing, walking, and moving throughout the office or facility to collaborate with team members or access materials.
Lifting requirements: Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 20 pounds (e.g., files, office supplies, small packages).
Visual and manual requirements: Close vision and ability to focus on screens for extended periods; manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.
Work environment: Climate-controlled indoor office setting with typical business noise levels; minimal exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Schedule expectations: Standard full-time business hours with the possibility of occasional extended hours to meet business needs.
Baldwin Supply Benefits, Culture and Work Environment: At Baldwin Supply, we prioritize our employees' well-being by providing comprehensive benefits including comprehensive health insurance, a generous retirement savings plan, flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring a fulfilling and balanced work life.
Fulltime Employees are provided: 401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Affirmative Action / EEO Statement: Baldwin Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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