Global Manager of Purchasing

About the role

At Printful, we strive for quality in all we do, and our Purchasing Department plays an important part in achieving that goal. That’s why we’re looking for a detail-oriented Global Purchasing Manager to join us. In this position, you’ll oversee purchasing operations across multiple countries while driving supplier performance, team alignment, and operational excellence across our ecommerce platforms, including Shopify, Etsy, and Tik Tok Shop.

• Manage and develop a geographically dispersed purchasing team across the USA, Mexico, Canada, and Europe
• Build workforce alignment around shared goals, priorities, and performance standards
• Establish clear accountability frameworks and professional development paths for team members
• Implement best-in-class purchasing practices for apparel, supplies, and materials supporting print-on-demand operations
• Optimize procurement processes to support rapid fulfillment cycles and ecommerce demand fluctuations
• Maintain zero tolerance for out-of-stock inventory through proactive planning, forecasting, and execution
• Balance inventory efficiency with uncompromising service level requirements across multiple fulfillment locations
• Build and maintain redundant supplier relationships to eliminate single points of failure
• Create and implement supplier scorecards and performance measurement systems focused on execution excellence
• Design and enforce supplier processes that ensure consistent quality, on-time delivery, and responsiveness
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to elevate operational performance
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to strengthen redundancy and support business growth
• Design and optimize interdepartmental processes to improve speed, accuracy, and communication

• 7+ years of purchasing/procurement experience, with at least 5 years in management roles
• Proven background in either apparel purchasing or ecommerce purchasing (print-on-demand experience is a strong plus)
• Demonstrated success managing remote or distributed teams across multiple countries
• Track record of maintaining inventory availability in high-velocity environments with zero tolerance for stockouts
• Proven ability to build and manage redundant supplier networks to ensure operational continuity
• Experience developing KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting dashboards for both teams and suppliers
• Strong understanding of apparel supply chains, including fabrics, trims, decoration methods, and quality standards (or willingness to quickly learn)
• Excellence in high-level operations execution with the ability to translate strategy into flawless tactical implementation
• Proven ability to design and improve interdepartmental workflows and processes

• Knowledge of print-on-demand or custom manufacturing business models
• Familiarity with Shopify, Etsy, Tik Tok Shop, or similar platforms
• Understanding of international trade, customs, and logistics
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP)

• Competitive pay and benefits: health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Unlimited PTO (as per company policy)
• 401k with company match
• Free coffee and snacks
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A fun and engaging position in a fast-paced environment
• A global, inclusive team that’s as supportive as it is ambitious and serious about getting things done
• An opportunity to work in a modern fulfillment facility
• Exciting team-building events and parties you’ll never forget!

Printful is an on-demand printing and fulfillment company that helps people turn their ideas into brands and products. We fulfill and ship custom clothing, accessories, and home & living items for online businesses. Since its founding in 2013, Printful has scaled to a vast team of experts across fulfillment centers worldwide and has become the first company with Latvian roots to reach unicorn status (valued at over $1B).

Working at Printful is exciting and challenging. We try to improve our skills and learn something new every day. We value integrity, initiative, and respectful, transparent relationships that allow us to grow as…