Purchasing Manager in Twin Cities, Minnesota at Baldwin Supply Company

About Baldwin Supply:

Baldwin Supply Company has worked alongside American manufacturing since 1920, offering the stability of a century-old company with a modern, problem-solving mindset. Our team supports a wide range of industries, from food and agriculture to packaging, mining, and infrastructure, so no two days look the same. We’re known for our strong culture, long-tenured employees, and competitive benefits. At Baldwin, you’ll do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and be part of a company built to last.

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading purchasing and inventory management functions, ensuring efficient procurement of goods and services while optimizing inventory investment. This role oversees vendor relationships, contract negotiations, inventory forecasting, and purchasing processes while leading and developing the purchasing team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing team
• Set performance expectations and conduct evaluations
• Oversee staffing, training, and development
• Ensure compliance with company policies
• Delegate and monitor workflow
• Foster a collaborative team environment

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee purchasing processes and ensure best practices
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier terms
• Maintain strong vendor relationships
• Manage forecasting, inventory levels, and replenishment
• Oversee inventory counts and reconciliation
• Review purchase orders for accuracy
• Expedite orders and ensure timely delivery
• Address defective goods and returns
• Analyze purchasing data and drive improvements
• Collaborate with leadership on cost-saving strategies

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5-7 years purchasing or supply chain experience
• Leadership experience required
• Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Leadership and team development
• Inventory management and forecasting
• Strong negotiation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication
• Organization and multitasking
• Microsoft Office and ERP systems

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions:

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and requires the ability to perform the following:

• Sedentary work: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (frequent use of keyboard, mouse, and phone).
• Mobility: Occasional standing, walking, and moving throughout the office or facility to collaborate with team members or access materials.
• Lifting requirements: Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 20 pounds (e.g., files, office supplies, small packages).
• Visual and manual requirements: Close vision and ability to focus on screens for extended periods; manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.
• Work environment: Climate-controlled indoor office setting with typical business noise levels; minimal exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Schedule expectations: Standard full-time business hours with the possibility of occasional extended hours to meet business needs.

Baldwin Supply Benefits, Culture and Work Environment:

At Baldwin Supply, we prioritize our employees' well-being by providing comprehensive benefits including comprehensive health insurance, a generous retirement savings plan, flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring a fulfilling and balanced work life.

Fulltime Employees are provided:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement:

Baldwin Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.