Vice President of Purchasing

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Purchasing to lead inventory procurement, vendor negotiations, and purchasing operations while advancing organizational goals. Responsibilities include managing and developing department staff, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, negotiating supplier pricing and programs, and overseeing service standards and customer and vendor relationships. The role also directs process improvement, logistics and merchandising functions, marketing and promotional initiatives, and strategic bid analysis. Working across teams, the leader will support sales growth and develop product offerings that meet customer needs while strengthening revenue and profitability. Candidates should bring strong experience in procurement, inventory and vendor management, team leadership, and operational improvement. The role calls for the ability to manage budgets, performance metrics, expenses, revenue, and supplier programs, as well as to lead marketing initiatives and support strategic sales efforts. Effective communication, negotiation, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration skills are important. Candidates must also be able to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements.