Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Manager
Butler Recruitment Group
Farmers Branch, TX · Posted October 19, 2026
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About the job
Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Manager
Location: Farmers Branch, TX (Dallas Area) | Onsite
Compensation: $100,000–$135,000 annually, based on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead our purchasing team, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve product availability across a diverse inventory.
Reporting directly to the VP of Operations & Supply Chain, you will lead a four-person team and make a direct impact on a privately held, debt-free industrial distributor that has been serving customers since 1959. Your decisions will balance quality, cost, and inventory investment to ensure our customers receive the right products at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Guide, develop, and coach a four-person purchasing team, setting clear priorities and driving accountability.
Supplier Relations: Build strong partnerships and negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and service expectations.
Performance Tracking: Measure supplier performance using vendor scorecards to address quality, delivery, and availability.
Inventory Optimization: Improve product availability and fill rates by evaluating forecasts, replenishment practices, and min/max inventory levels. Balance customer demand with excess and slow-moving inventory.
Risk Management: Identify alternative suppliers and respond proactively to shortages, market changes, and supply risks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Management on new introductions, transitions, and discontinued items. Resolve purchasing issues across Sales, Operations, and Finance.
Data & KPI Management: Maintain accurate item and supplier data. Leverage Excel, ERP data, and business intelligence tools to turn analysis into actionable recommendations.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years in purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
Leadership: Proven experience leading and developing a purchasing or buying team.
Inventory: Background managing a large, diverse SKU portfolio and inventor