Procurement & Inventory Manager; vendor relations + team mgmt. exp. req

Overview

Purchasing & Inventory Manager (replenishment, forecasting, vendor mgmt., leadership exp. req.)

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time;
Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office/week)

Typical

Hours:

Monday-Friday, ~45 hours/week

Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship is not available

Purchasing & Inventory Manager (replenishment, forecasting, vendor mgmt., leadership req.) Description

Our client, a leading national industrial solutions distributor, is looking for a Purchasing & Inventory Manager to add to their team near Kansas City, MO. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead a team of buyers and sourcing professionals while owning inventory performance across a large, multi-category, SKU-diverse product portfolio. You’ll play a critical role in driving inventory efficiency and replenishment strategy, applying forecasting models, and balancing service levels, inventory turns, and working capital across multiple U.S. distribution facilities.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex supply-demand challenges, developing teams and improving systems and processes in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to move beyond transactional buying and play a strategic role in shaping inventory performance across a complex, national supply chain.

• Lead, coach, and support a team of buyers, sourcing agents, and expeditors
• Manage team schedules, supplier assignments, performance reviews, and training programs
• Drive replenishment strategy across multiple product categories, locations, and demand profiles
• Apply forecasting models and demand signals to drive purchasing decisions and inventory plans
• Review and refine reorder points, safety stock, and order quantities based on demand and lead times
• Coordinate procurement of materials, parts, and services across multiple locations
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align inventory plans with business needs
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and resolve escalated supplier performance issues
• Analyze inventory and purchasing KPIs (turns, fill rates, forecast accuracy) and drive improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation and ISO-compliant procedures
• Support the Director during absences and lead process improvement initiatives
• Travel 1–2 times annually to vendors, trade shows, or branch sites

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience required
• 3+ years of managing, coaching and training procurement/buying teams’ experience required
• Strong vendor management, negotiation, and analytical skills required
• Hands-on experience with replenishment planning and demand forecasting required
• Proven ability to translate forecast data into executable purchasing strategies required
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel (analysis, reporting) required