About the Role
At Revco Lighting & Electrical Supply, our Procurement Manager is responsible for leading Revco's purchasing function by developing sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, overseeing inventory replenishment, and ensuring product availability while optimizing inventory investment and profitability. This position provides leadership and direction to the Purchasing Agents, Expeditor, and Returns Coordinator to ensure efficient purchasing operations, timely product flow, and exceptional internal customer service.
What You'll Do
Purchasing & Inventory Management
· Develop and execute purchasing strategies that support sales objectives, inventory goals, and profitability.
· Oversee inventory replenishment to maintain appropriate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory.
· Monitor inventory trends, demand forecasts, and purchasing metrics to improve inventory performance.
· Evaluate purchasing opportunities and negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and vendor programs.
Team Leadership
· Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing Agents, Expeditor, and Returns Coordinator to ensure efficient daily operations.
· Establish clear priorities, monitor workloads, and promote accountability within the purchasing team.
· Provide training, guidance, and ongoing performance feedback to support employee development.
· Foster collaboration between Purchasing, Sales, Warehouse, Accounting, and Branch Operations.
Supply Chain & Operational Excellence
· Oversee the expediting process to ensure timely follow-up on open purchase orders and critical customer needs.
· Ensure the returns process is managed efficiently to maximize vendor credits and customer satisfaction.
· Analyze purchasing and inventory data to identify trends, improve processes, and support informed business decisions.
· Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Performance & Reporting
· Monitor purchasing KPIs including inventory turns, fill rates, vendor performance, backorders, and inventory investment.
· Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership regarding purchasing performance and inventory strategy.
· Ensure purchasing practices align with company policies and financial objectives.
What Success Looks Like
· Product availability consistently meets customer demand while maintaining healthy inventory levels.
· Vendor relationships deliver competitive pricing, reliable service, and strong partnership opportunities.
· Purchasing operations run efficiently with timely order placement, expediting, and returns processing.
· The purchasing team is engaged, accountable, and consistently meets performance expectations.
· Inventory investment, profitability, and operational efficiency continue to improve through data-driven decision making.
What You'll Bring
· Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and hold team members accountable.
· Strategic thinking with the ability to align purchasing decisions with company objectives.
· Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach.
· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with vendors and internal departments.
· Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
· Highly organized with exceptional planning, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in a wholesale distribution environment?
Experience:
- Management: 2 years (Required)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Southampton, NY 11968 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
