Purchasing Manager DALLAS, TX Full Time Ad Operations Manager/Supervisor Share (https://hiline.applytojob.com/app/share/FZ1Nsv5yLs) Do you want to be part of an organization in growth mode?  Are you someone who values working for a debt-free company committed to constant improvement?  We are seeking a passionate and experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team. **This is an onsite role in Farmers Branch, TX Monday - Friday from 7am - 4pm** The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude, high integrity, and a growth mindset. Hi-Line is a nationwide distributor of over 100,000+ industrial aftermarket products across industries like transportation, aviation, facilities maintenance, aerospace, medical, military, marine, power generation, manufacturing, and heavy equipment. This person should be a highly skilled professional who is able to lead a team, be in the details, work effectively with various levels of the organization to get things done, and help strategize our long-range business plan. We’re looking for a leader to improve processes and continue to grow market share as well as someone who enjoys learning and training others. Essential Duties & Responsibilities :  + Create daily purchases of inventory based on demand to prevent back orders. + Maintain and adjust lead times of inventory from suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of replenishment stock. + Responsible for researching and evaluating suppliers based on quality, price, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and supplier’s reputation. + Contribute to Product meetings. + Awareness to respond to changing conditions in product supply as well as commodity and market trends affecting pricing and availability.   + Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms. + Resolve pricing/receipt and other variances from suppliers. + Communicate with suppliers and problem solve situations. + Build and share weekly reporting to track current state and identify future challenges. + Strong ability to source new products and vendors and effectively integrating those new products with existing offerings to provide more value. + Ability to understand and process analysis done by Inventory Management to reset parameters such as lead time and min/max levels. Requirements: + Minimum five years of experience + Bachelor’s Degree preferred + Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills + Procurement Certifications preferred + Advanced knowledge in Excel + Proficiency in ERP and inventory management software programs + Experience in industrial MRO products + Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy and great organizational skills + Strong communication skills (written and oral) + High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations + Experience with blanket purchase orders + Effective communication, persuasion, strategizing and negotiation skills Benefits: + Paid vacation and sick leave + 401(k), health, dental, and life insurance + Opportunities for career growth and advancement + A 60-year history of steady growth as a privately held, Dallas based company + Friendly and comfortable work environment + Security of working for an essential business that is debt-free Who we are: Hi-Line, America’s Mobile Industrial Hardware Store, has been thriving since 1959 as an essential business serving over 6,000 customers in over 30 different industries. Headquartered in Farmers Branch, Texas (35E/635), we provide timely access to over 100,000 high-quality industrial MRO products through our nationwide network of Mobile Industrial Hardware Stores. This position reports directly to the VP of Operations & Supply Chain.   Share (https://hiline.applytojob.com/app/share/FZ1Nsv5yLs) Apply Apply for this position Required* First Name* Last Name* Email Address* Phone* Address Resume* We've received your resume. Click