Confidential Company ยท 6 hours ago
Procurement Manager
Confidential Company is a premier convenience store distribution partner serving retailers across the United States. They are seeking a Procurement Purchasing Manager to own the purchasing strategy, vendor relationships, and inventory flow for their fast-moving, high-volume C-store distribution business.
Responsibilities
You will own purchasing from strategy to execution
You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and secure supply on core and emerging SKUs
You will forecast demand and maintain inventory levels that support same-day shipping expectations
You will analyze sales trends, turns, margins, and vendor performance to drive smarter buying decisions
You will source new products and vendors that align with our high-margin, high-velocity model
You will collaborate closely with sales, operations, and leadership to align purchasing with growth goals
You will protect cash flow while ensuring inventory availability
Qualification
Required
Direct experience in the convenience store and packaged consumer goods industry
Purchasing or procurement experience for fast-moving SKUs
Understanding of distributor economics, turns, margin optimization, and vendor negotiations
Analytical and decisive mindset
Comfortable working in a high-volume environment
Willingness to work on-site in the Little Rock Metro area
Preferred
Experience with tobacco, nicotine, or alternative products sold into C-stores
Benefits
Generous performance incentives