VP of Purchasing

Irving, TX

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Job Description

Our client in the manufacturing distribution industry is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Purchasing to lead enterprise-wide procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and inventory planning initiatives. This executive will be responsible for developing purchasing strategies that optimize cost, improve supplier performance, ensure product availability, and support the company's continued growth across multiple locations.

The VP of Purchasing will serve as a key member of the leadership team, partnering closely with Operations, Finance, Branch Leadership, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to drive operational excellence while maintaining strong supplier relationships and ensuring inventory availability for customers.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with company growth objectives
Lead all sourcing, procurement, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities
Manage strategic relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and key vendor partners
Drive inventory optimization initiatives balancing service levels, working capital, and profitability
Establish purchasing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure consistency and compliance
Analyze market trends, pricing fluctuations, lead times, and supply chain risks to support strategic decision-making
Identify cost reduction opportunities through supplier negotiations, purchasing leverage, and process improvements
Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and inventory investment strategies
Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs related to quality, delivery, pricing, and responsiveness
Lead, mentor, and develop purchasing, procurement, and inventory management teams
Oversee purchasing technology, reporting, and data analytics to improve decision-making and visibility
Partner with Sales and Operations leadership to ensure inventory supports customer demand and business objectives
Monitor industry trends and competitive market conditions to maintain purchasing excellence
Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout procurement and supply chain functions

Qualifications
Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive procurement, purchasing, or supply chain leadership experience
5+ years leading high-performing purchasing or procurement teams
Experience managing large vendor relationships and negotiating significant supply agreements
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, inventory investment, and cost control initiatives
Demonstrated success improving purchasing performance, inventory turns, and supplier effectiveness
Experience operating within multi-location distribution, wholesale, industrial, construction products, manufacturing, or building materials environments
Advanced analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills
Strong executive presence and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred

Experience within HVAC, plumbing, industrial distribution, construction products, building materials, electrical distribution, or related industries
MBA or advanced business degree
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPM
Experience leading ERP optimization and purchasing system improvements

Leadership Competencies

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
Results-driven and highly accountable
Effective negotiator and relationship builder
Data-driven decision maker
Strong people leader and talent developer
Collaborative executive partner
Change management and continuous improvement mindset

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary with Bonus
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Executive leadership opportunity with a growing industry leader

Numbers & Facts

Location

Irving, TX

Skills

Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Business Operationsunmatched
Business Skillsunmatched
Business Strategyunmatched
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)unmatched
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)unmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Decision Supportunmatched
Distribution Channelunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Electricityunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
HVACunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Inventory Costsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Inventory Planningunmatched
Inventory Turnsunmatched
Investment Strategyunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Market Trend Analysisunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Partner Salesunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Plumbingunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Procurement Softwareunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Relationship Managementunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Operationsunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Sourcingunmatched
Wholesale Industryunmatched

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