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Floors LLC. · 6 hours ago

Manager, Purchasing

Southlake,TX,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Floors LLC. is a company in the flooring and cabinets industry seeking a Purchasing Manager. This critical role involves sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing product development and inventory to ensure high-quality products are available at competitive prices.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement purchasing strategies for flooring and cabinet products, ensuring they meet our quality standards and budget requirements

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, negotiating contracts to secure advantageous terms

Stay current with market trends and new products, identifying opportunities to expand and diversify our product range

Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to ensure product availability aligns with promotional activities and customer demand

Manage the floors and cabinet product catalog, including product descriptions, specifications, and pricing, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all marketing channels

Work closely with the inventory team to monitor stock levels and forecast future demand, minimizing stockouts and overstock situations

Coordinate with the logistics team to ensure timely delivery of products and address any issues that may arise during transportation or storage

Implement and oversee quality control measures for incoming products, ensuring they meet our specifications and quality standards

Prepare and manage the purchasing budget, providing regular reports on purchasing activities and performance against financial objectives

Develop and implement comprehensive product strategies for the flooring and cabinet lines, tailored to meet the needs of B2B customers. This includes market analysis, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessment

Oversee the entire product lifecycle from concept through development, launch, maturity, and decline

Make data-driven decisions on product enhancements, discontinuations, or expansions

Identify and pursue new market opportunities for flooring and cabinet products within the B2B sector

Work closely with sales and marketing teams to effectively target and penetrate these markets

Build and maintain strong relationships with key B2B clients

Understand their needs and challenges to ensure our product offerings meet their expectations and solve their problems

Lead cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, sales, and marketing, to ensure the successful development and launch of products

Ensure all departments are aligned with the product strategy and objectives

Support the sales team through product training, creation of sales tools, and direct customer engagement when necessary

Ensure the sales team is equipped to communicate our products' value proposition effectively

Regularly review product performance against financial goals and customer satisfaction metrics

Adjust product strategies based on these insights to maximize profitability and market share

Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure product availability, cost-effectiveness, and quality control

Address any supply chain issues promptly to avoid impact on product delivery

Qualification

Purchasing managementProduct managementInventory management softwareNegotiation skillsB2B market understandingAnalytical skillsProject managementCommunication skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skills