Purchasing Manager

Pearlgreen Corporation, located in New Rochelle, NY is seeking an experienced hire to join our team as a purchasing manager. Ideal candidates should have 5-10 years of purchasing experience at a minimum; experience in the industrial supply/building products space is a plus. We are a fast-paced office looking for an individual that can manage multiple tasks, work independently, and ultimately coach others once they are up to speed.Key responsibilities of the job include:Lead the research, evaluation, and selection of appropriate vendors for stock and special-order products, ensuring quality, availability, pricing, and service requirements are met.Oversee the sourcing and procurement of special merchandise items through vendor catalogs, online resources, and other available channels.Lead vendor negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and improved service levels while maintaining strong supplier relationships.Manage supplier communication and delivery schedules, including proactively coordinating and expediting orders to meet operational and customer requirements.Oversee the resolution of supply shortages, delayed or missed deliveries, order discrepancies, and other procurement-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing operational disruption.Manage and oversee staff responsible for resolving procurement-related issues, including vendor short shipments, credit requests, discrepancies, and internal purchase order processing, ensuring issues are addressed accurately, consistently, and in a timely manner.Other qualifications we are looking to find are: Strong creativity and critical thinking skills, computer skills, and a willingness to learn. Also important are excellent customer service skills, verbal communication skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to be helpful.Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus. A college degree is preferred. Preference will be given to those who live in the lower Westchester area.The position is permanent and full-time in our New Rochelle, NY office. Starting salary will be $60,000-75,000 per year. Benefits include medical, dental, pension and paid vacation.