SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence and team leadership? Join our dynamic organization as a Purchasing Manager, where your primary mission will be to optimize customer operations by reducing costs and boosting productivity. You'll play a pivotal role in driving purchasing performance, improving inventory strategies, and enhancing supplier relationships — all while leading a high-performing team.
Essential Functions
Lead and Develop a Team of Buyers: Manage and mentor the purchasing team, aligning efforts with our “Buyer Expectations Program” and internal Best Practices to elevate the performance of our product lines.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Champion initiatives focused on improving inventory efficiency, reducing waste, and increasing inventory turns while ensuring optimal stock availability.
Optimize Supplier Performance: Monitor and evaluate suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and high-quality standards.
Implement Cost Reduction Strategies: Use strong negotiation skills and market insights to develop and execute cost-saving initiatives that contribute directly to the bottom line.
Experience, Education and Skills
Associate’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred
APICS Certification is a strong plus
Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role within Inventory, Purchasing, or Supply Chain — preferably in an industrial distribution environment
Proven track record of successfully managing inventory optimization and cost-reduction programs
Proficiency with MRP systems and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies is highly desirable
Demonstrated negotiation expertise
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a purchasing role — it's an opportunity to make a measurable impact on operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and the company’s strategic goals. You'll work alongside a collaborative, innovation-driven team in a company committed to growth and excellence.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy
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