Buyer III

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind "Career in Comfort" because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world - one mattress at a time.

Compensation

The compensation target range for this role is :

72,300 - $85,000

Job Summary

The Senior Buyer and Planner will be a key member of our Procurement team, responsible for strategically sourcing materials and components, managing supplier relationships, and planning inventory levels. Reporting to the Senior Supply Planning Manager, the role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials for our innovative products.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies to ensure the availability of materials and components.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost savings and ensure quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain, to align procurement activities with production plans.
• Analyze demand forecasts, sales trends, and inventory levels to develop effective procurement and inventory plans.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and resolving issues as they arise.
• Monitor market trends and conduct supplier assessments to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Utilize procurement software and tools to track, analyze, and report on procurement metrics.
• Lead and mentor junior members of the procurement team.

Required Skills, Education, Experience :

Physical Requirements

Physical activities may occasionally include :

Physical activities may constantly include :

BENEFITS AND PERKS

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Salary : $72,300 - $85,000