What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Nepa2 Wholesale?
Benefits:
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Purchase Manager to lead and manage procurement activities across all of our warehouses. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in sourcing high-quality products at the most competitive prices, managing vendor relationships, and contributing to our product onboarding process. A solid understanding of the smoke shop retail industry is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred Skills:
Compensation & Benefits:
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Training & development
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Purchase Manager to lead and manage procurement activities across all of our warehouses. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in sourcing high-quality products at the most competitive prices, managing vendor relationships, and contributing to our product onboarding process. A solid understanding of the smoke shop retail industry is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle all purchasing activities for multiple warehouse locations.
- Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of products while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Continuously monitor and research market pricing to ensure we are securing the best deals.
- Negotiate terms and pricing with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversee the introduction of new products, ensuring they meet company standards and market demand.
- Work closely with the marketing and warehouse teams for smooth rollout.
- Establish, maintain, and grow strong relationships with current and prospective vendors.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure consistent quality and delivery standards.
- Conduct market analysis to determine top-performing products by region and adjust purchase strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with sales and retail teams to align procurement with consumer demand trends.
- Utilize understanding of the smoke shop retail environment to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Stay up to date with new products, brands, and consumer preferences in the industry.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in procurement or purchasing, ideally within the retail or smoke shop industry.
- Strong analytical skills and market research capabilities.
- Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers and product categories across various warehouse locations.
- Familiarity with inventory management software and purchasing systems.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with data-driven purchasing decisions.
- Knowledge of compliance and regulations in the smoke shop or related industries.
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills for pricing and trend analysis.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Growth opportunities within a fast-expanding company.
