Portfolio

Reports To: 
Executive Vice President

Summary of Position:
The Purchasing and Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all purchasing and logistics activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and efficient procurement and delivery of goods and services. This role ensures optimal supplier performance, inventory control, and compliance with company policies and regulations.

Major Activities:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers and vendors.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on cost, quality, delivery, and reliability.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and legal requirements.

• Plan, manage, and optimize inbound and outbound logistics operations.
• Coordinate transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to support operations and production schedules.

• Prepare and manage purchasing and logistics budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Analyze procurement and logistics data to support decision-making.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

• Lead, train, and supervise purchasing and logistics staff.
• Collaborate with production, finance, sales, and warehouse teams.
• Provide regular performance reports to senior management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, logistics or a related field or 7–10 years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics, including leadership roles.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor management skills.
• Experience managing budgets and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and various software.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.

• Experience in commercial construction or specialty trades.
• Knowledge of global sourcing and supply chain management.

• Office-based with regular interaction with warehouses, suppliers, and transport providers.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to supplier or logistics partner sites.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, logistics, or a related field or 7+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics, with at least 2 years in managerial role.

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Solid understanding of supply chain, inventory management, and logistics operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Reasonable Accommodations Statements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to be able to perform the essential functions.

McKamish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE M/F/D