Role: Sourcing & Purchasing Manager

Industry: Architectural Woodwork / Millwork

Locations: Washington DC

What You’ll Do

As our Sourcing & Purchasing Manager, you’ll play a critical role in optimizing our procurement strategies, supporting seamless operations, and driving business growth. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, developing, and managing relationships with industry partners and suppliers.
• Exploring new materials, vendors, and methods to improve cost efficiency and service quality.
• Ensuring optimal inventory levels to balance on-time delivery and inventory turnover.
• Researching innovative materials to enhance our offerings.
• Tracking and reporting on key purchasing metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with Project Managers and Estimators to secure projects through sample submissions and project communications.
• Supporting the production team with equipment sourcing to minimize downtime.
• Analyzing market trends and supply chain dynamics to predict and manage material availability.
• Preparing and managing purchase orders and vendor contracts.
• Leading supplier negotiations and resolving any vendor-related issues.
• Acting as a thought leader in sourcing strategies and supply chain innovation.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Professional certifications (APICS – CPIM, CSCP, CPP, CPPM) are a plus.
• More than 5 years of purchasing experience, including 2+ years in made-to-order manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or related software).
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven negotiation, interpersonal, and customer service expertise.
• Strong organizational skills with an impeccable attention to detail.
• Outstanding time management and the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• A creative, analytical mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• LEED, FSC, DC Green, submittal experience a plus.

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