PartsWarehouse.com · 4 hours ago
Procurement Manager
PartsWarehouse.com is seeking a growth-focused Procurement Manager to drive aggressive expansion of our supplier network and vendor partnerships. This role focuses on identifying, pursuing, and onboarding new vendors and distributors to fuel the company's growth while overseeing purchasing operations and vendor accountability.
E-CommerceInternetRetail
Responsibilities
Proactively identify, target, and pursue new vendors and distributors to expand supplier coverage and competitive positioning
Build and maintain an active pipeline of prospective vendor targets across key verticals: Appliance, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Tools, Vacuum, Spa & Pool, HVAC
Lead full-cycle vendor outreach: cold outreach, qualification, negotiation, and onboarding through first purchase order
Negotiate pricing, freight terms, payment terms, drop-ship capabilities, and service-level agreements
Leverage industry relationships, trade shows, and market intelligence to uncover new sourcing opportunities
Evaluate gaps in current supplier coverage and identify strategic opportunities to improve margin, availability, or exclusivity
Partner with IT and Operations to integrate new vendors into purchasing and fulfillment systems
Lead and develop a team of two Purchasing Agents responsible for day-to-day purchasing execution and vendor communications
Ensure purchasing workflows, PO accuracy, and vendor follow-ups are executed consistently
Monitor vendor performance including pricing compliance, lead times, and fulfillment reliability
Provide coaching, training, and performance management to maintain team efficiency
Oversee inventory levels to balance availability with carrying cost and obsolescence risk
Monitor and resolve backorders and vendor delays; hold vendors accountable to commitments
Own vendor invoice validation and resolve pricing, freight, or credit discrepancies
Manage vendor returns for defective, excess, or obsolete inventory
Track procurement KPIs (fill rate, lead time, backorder rate, inventory turns) and report insights to leadership
Qualification
Required
3+ years in procurement, vendor development, or supply chain
Proven track record of acquiring and onboarding new vendor relationships
Experience managing or leading a team
Strong negotiation skills
Proficiency with ERP/inventory management systems
Preferred
Existing relationships with distributors or manufacturers in target verticals
Experience in one or more of the target industries: Appliance, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Tools, Vacuum, Spa & Pool, HVAC
E-commerce or catalog/high-SKU environment experience
Familiarity with drop-ship fulfillment models
Experience with vendor integration (EDI, API, or similar)