Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Manager
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22-06-2025
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22-06-2025
Job Description
Lets unpack this Who are we
mSupply is the leading provider of premium solutions parts and equipment for professionals serving customers on their appliance parts HVAC plumbing and commercial kitchen needs. Headquartered in St. Louis Missouri mSupply is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise operating out of more than 200 locations throughout North America. Offering unparalleled product breadth expertise across our national footprint and ease of doing business through leading-edge technology servicers prefer mSupply because we amplify what they do best: taking great care of their clients with speed reliability and accuracy. Learn more about MSupply .
mSupply is the leading provider of premium solutions parts and equipment for professionals serving customers on their appliance parts HVAC plumbing and commercial kitchen needs. Headquartered in St. Louis Missouri mSupply is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise operating out of more than 200 locations throughout North America. Offering unparalleled product breadth expertise across our national footprint and ease of doing business through leading-edge technology servicers prefer mSupply because we amplify what they do best: taking great care of their clients with speed reliability and accuracy. Learn more about MSupply .
About Munchs Supply
Munchs Supply was founded in 1956 by Willard Munch who wanted to develop a local source of electrical supplies for area contractors. Today the company focuses exclusively on supplying heating cooling and plumbing industry contractors with quality products serving professionals in Illinois Indiana and Michigan. For more than 65 years Munchs Supply has operated with a commitment to service as a leading distributor for trusted brands such as American Standard Trane Mitsubishi and Rheem. For more information visit.
Job Summary
The Purchasing Manager oversees all procurement activities related to inventory management ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand. This role is responsible for maintaining strong vendor relationships optimizing purchasing systems and driving operational efficiency through the effective leadership and development of the purchasing team.
Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Leads by example in professionalism and customer engagement.
- Conducts regular one-on-ones to coach team members using structured tools like the GROW model and EPNs.
- Recognizes and rewards high performance.
- Enforces company policies consistently in collaboration with HR and supervisors.
- Oversees all inventory-related purchasing functions and personnel.
- Directs purchasing team activities to ensure timely task execution and operational efficiency.
- Monitors staff productivity and addresses performance gaps.
Purchasing Operations
- Manages purchase orders product file accuracy damaged goods processing and open PO tracking.
- Oversees special order approvals branch transfers freight claims and cost management.
- Continuously improves procurement processes to align with business objectives.
- Maintains optimal inventory levels to minimize stockouts and excess.
- Leverages ERP data and tools for accurate forecasting and procurement decisions.
- Participates in new product committees and supports program implementation.
- Resolves procurement-related issues and ensures compliance with purchasing best practices.
Vendor & Supplier Management
- Evaluates vendor performance and compliance with customer and company standards.
- Shares performance insights and program updates with internal teams.
- Negotiates terms and ensures favorable pricing delivery and product quality.
Inventory Management
- Monitors and maintains inventory turns and service level targets.
- Analyzes sales and usage trends to define stocking strategies in coordination with Product Managers.
- Reviews and interprets inventory reports to inform purchasing decisions.
- Implements controls to optimize inventory across branches and business units.
Cross-Functional Communication
- Acts as the primary liaison between vendors branches and internal departments.
- Facilitates communication on product availability pricing order details and vendor program updates.
- Ensures alignment across teams on product-related changes and issue resolution.
Technical Proficiency
- Demonstrates advanced proficiency in ERP and vendor platforms.
- Oversees system updates item setup and execution of purchase and transfer orders.
- Produces professional documentation reports and correspondence as needed.
Strategic Decision-Making & KPIs
- Applies purchasing principles such as min/max lead time and safety stock to guide decisions.
- Makes data-driven procurement choices based on historical trends seasonal factors and vendor programs.
- Tracks and improves key KPIs: Inventory Turns (by branch and BU) OTIF Fill Rate Forecast Accuracy and PPV.
Other
- Travels as needed.
- Maintains proficiency with company computer systems in aspects related to job such as data entry messaging call logs data notations queue updates batching or other job & office functions and requirements.
- Other duties as assigned. As with any evolving organization the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of work activities duties or responsibilities. Additional or other duties responsibilities assignments and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Purchasing Supply Chain Inventory Management or related field or the equivalent in related work experience.
- 5 or more years experience with purchasing inventory management and related functions with at least 2 or more years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Proven experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferably in a distribution or multi-branch environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
- Proficient in using office technology including computers photocopiers scanners phone systems and virtual meeting platforms as required for daily responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7 or more years experience with purchasing supply chain inventory management and related functions with at least 5 or more years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Experience with Epicor Eclipse ERP
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This full-time position requires approximately 40 hours per week and involves regular physical and sensory activity including:
- Bending lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Prolonged sitting (up to 8 hours) with intermittent standing and walking throughout the shift
- Continuous use of fingers hands and arms for computer and office-related tasks
- Frequent use of office equipment such as computers phones and scanners (up to 8 hours daily)
- Regular verbal communication via phone and in-person interactions (up to 6 hours daily)
What We Offer:
We care about your well-being from day one. Heres a snapshot of the benefits we provide:
We care about your well-being from day one. Heres a snapshot of the benefits we provide:
- Comprehensive health coverage medical dental vision and prescription effective your first day
- 401(k) plan with company contribution
- Life insurance plus short- and long-term disability coverage
- HSA and FSA options
- Paid time off vacation holidays and personal days
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discounts
- Weekly Pay Frequency
- ...and much more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Pre-Employment Requirements
We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to sex age race religion national origin citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity disability or military service history. To request reasonable accommodation contact
All candidates who receive a written offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and drug screening in accordance with our company policy. For roles involving driving a company vehicle a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will also be conducted to determine insurability. This employer participates in E-Verify and will use Form I-9 information to confirm employment authorization with the federal government.
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Employment Type
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