About our Client:
Our client is a fast-growing distributor of consumer products and a leader in their distribution categories. They have facilities across the United States and are growing their retailer client network daily. This position is vital in managing their purchasing strategy.

Location: Virginia Beach, VA office (FT). Relocation assistance is available.

About the Role:
In this role you will oversee the buyers and guide the team in overall company strategy. You will manage the supply plan for the company through evaluating vendors, negotiating deals, and reviewing trends while maintaining efficient inventory levels. You will have direct relationships with vendors. You will monitor, analyze and manage your team’s portfolio of brands.
You will perform daily analysis of fill rates, inventory levels, product innovation, POS, and pricing as it relates to the brands we distribute. You will work closely with the sales team on forecasting to ensure optimal buys and assist us to manage customer expectations. You will assist in the planning and coordination of products for promotions.

You will work closely with the VP’s, Marketing, Sales and Operation Teams to integrate sales, customer objectives and logistics into the broader activities of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a team of buyers, ensuring their job responsibilities are performed
Analyze sales trends and customer needs to ensure optimal inventory
Manage Vendor Performance
Evaluate vendors based on price, quality and speed of delivery of their products and services
Purchase Order Management to ensure timely and efficient receipt of product
Optimize planning tools and systems towards automation
Ensure your team is following SOP’s and train/coach routinely
Recognize trends within brands through weekly reviews of the brand and industry trends
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers
Attend meetings and trade shows when necessary to make contacts with vendors
Conduct routine calls with vendors to be proactive in planning product needs
Provide forecasts for future needs
Partner with other Managers and Directors to ensure a cohesive approach in all planning related functions across the department
Provide actionable reporting to Sr. Management related to meeting company goals
Support the company’s purchasing and marketing programs to ensure adequate inventory is planned and available
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ years experience in purchasing and supplier relationship management in consumer goods industry.
Experience working with consumable products highly desired.
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Advanced Proficiency in Excel
Understanding and proficiency using technology tools that enable demand and supply planning and reporting
Ability in developing strategic and collaborative relationships with customers and vendors
Strong communication and presentation skills
Forecasting expertise
Motivated, adaptable, and able to work with an entrepreneurial spirit
Seasoned in maintaining timelines, performance, dependencies, and communication across teams
Takes initiative and proactively looks for and suggests process improvements
Excellent ability to initiate, prioritize, and multitask
Strong organization, tactical and business cadence skills
Attention to detail
Willingness and ability to travel when needed

Salary and Benefits:

Base Salary: $125,000
Annual Bonus
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid time off
College Scholarship Opportunities for employees’ children
At Cost Employee Product Purchase Program
Profit Sharing – ESOP
Career opportunities with a growing company

Sr. Purchasing Manager