Purchasing Manager

• Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and qualify domestic and international suppliers for core mattress materials including foam, coil/spring systems, fabric ticking, fire barriers, adhesives, edge guards, and packaging materials.
• Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; conduct regular performance reviews based on quality, delivery, pricing, and service metrics.
• Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements; achieve annual cost-reduction targets.
• Inventory & Supply Planning: Collaborate with production and operations teams to forecast material demand, maintain optimal inventory levels, and prevent supply disruptions.
• Purchase Order Management: Oversee the full PO lifecycle — creation, tracking, receipt, and reconciliation — ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Quality Assurance: Partner with the QA team to ensure incoming materials meet product specifications, regulatory standards (e.g., CertiPUR-US, GREENGUARD), and company quality benchmarks.
• Cost Management: Monitor market trends in raw material pricing (e.g., polyurethane foam, steel wire, fabric) and proactively manage cost exposure through strategic purchasing decisions.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify supply chain vulnerabilities and develop contingency plans including dual-sourcing strategies and safety stock programs.
• Sustainability: Support company sustainability initiatives by seeking eco-friendly, recycled, or responsibly sourced materials where feasible.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of buyers and procurement coordinators, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Compliance: Ensure all purchasing activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Reporting: Provide regular reporting on purchasing KPIs, cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory status to senior leadership.

Thank you very much for your interest in working for Avocado Green Brands. We appreciate your time and review each and every resume that is submitted. You will receive an email within 24 hours that confirms your application has been accepted by our applicant tracking system. If you are selected to participate in the interview process, you will receive an email within two weeks from our Talent Acquisition department.

Avocado Green Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.