Purchasing Manager
Southern Hobby Distribution, LLC · United States
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- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead purchasing and replenishment for distribution.
- Manage and develop a buyer team.
- Ensure product availability and inventory health.
- Collaborate with sales and operations.
- Drive operational improvements in purchasing.
About the role
About Collectivus Holdings
Collectivus Holdings is a dynamic business group encompassing brands many of the most prestigious brands in the Collecting, Trading Card Game, and Hobby industries. With a century’s worth of collective experience in driving product and service innovation, high-end quality standards, and elevated customer experience, Collectivus brands are among the most recognized and loved throughout the world by the communities they serve.Website: https://www.collectivusholdings.com
Locations: Nashville – Plano – Aarhus – Lisbon – Worldwide
Job Title: Purchasing Manager, Remote
Collectivus company Southern Hobby Distribution is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing and replenishment operations across our distribution businesses. This role is responsible for managing the team of buyers who ensure consistent product availability, disciplined inventory management, and strong supplier coordination across a large and diverse product catalog.
The Purchasing Manager plays a critical role in maintaining inventory flow and supporting sales growth by aligning purchasing decisions with demand forecasts, vendor supply constraints, and inventory performance. This leader will bring structure, accountability, and operational discipline to purchasing while improving supplier coordination and replenishment planning.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in distribution purchasing, SKU-level inventory management, and leading high-volume replenishment operations.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Replenishment Operations
Lead the day-to-day purchasing and replenishment function to ensure timely and accurate procurement across thousands of SKUs while maintaining strong product availability.Buyer Team Leadership
Manage and develop a team of buyers responsible for purchase orders, vendor communication, and replenishment planning. Establish clear priorities, accountability, and performance standards across the purchasing team.Inventory Health
Maintain disciplined inventory management by balancing product availability with working capital efficiency. Monitor inventory turns, excess inventory, and slow-moving stock.Vendor Coordination
Partner with key suppliers and distributors to ensure reliable product flow, manage allocations, and maintain strong communication regarding lead times and supply availability.Sales & Demand Alignment
Work closely with Sales and Operations to align purchasing with demand forecasts, promotions, and product launches.Operational Improvement
Drive improvements in purchasing processes, reporting visibility, and purchasing workflows to support scale and operational efficiency.Qualifications
- 7–10 years of purchasing or inventory management experience
- Experience in distribution, wholesale, or multi-SKU environments
- Experience managing buyers or purchasing teams
- Strong understanding of replenishment planning and inventory velocity
- Experience working with ERP systems and purchasing platforms
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate
- Strong operational execution and attention to detail
- The ability to manage complexity across large SKU catalogs
- Strong collaboration with sales, warehouse, and operations teams
- A data-driven approach to inventory and purchasing decisions
Key skills/competency
- Purchasing Management
- Inventory Management
- Replenishment Planning
- Vendor Coordination
- Team Leadership
- ERP Systems
- Demand Forecasting
- Operational Improvement
- Supply Chain Management
- Negotiation Skills
Skills & topics
- Purchasing Manager
- Inventory Management
- Replenishment Planning
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- Distribution
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Management
- ERP Systems
- Wholesale
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your 7-10 years of purchasing or inventory management experience, distribution background, and team leadership skills.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize your experience with ERP systems, replenishment planning, vendor negotiation, and managing complex SKU catalogs.
- Demonstrate operational leadership: Provide examples of how you've brought structure, accountability, and discipline to purchasing operations in previous roles.
- Align with company values: Research Collectivus Holdings and Southern Hobby Distribution to understand their focus on product innovation and customer experience, and tailor your application accordingly.
Technical preparation
Master ERP systems and purchasing platforms.,Analyze inventory turns and velocity metrics.,Develop effective vendor negotiation strategies.,Practice demand forecasting techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading a purchasing team.,How do you balance inventory and working capital?,Share an operational improvement you drove.,How do you collaborate with sales and operations?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Purchasing Manager role at Southern Hobby Distribution?
- The Purchasing Manager position at Southern Hobby Distribution is a remote role, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere.
- What specific experience is required for the Purchasing Manager position at Southern Hobby Distribution?
- The ideal candidate for the Purchasing Manager role should have 7-10 years of purchasing or inventory management experience, specifically within distribution, wholesale, or multi-SKU environments. Experience managing a team of buyers and a strong understanding of replenishment planning are also crucial.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Purchasing Manager at Southern Hobby Distribution?
- Key responsibilities include leading day-to-day purchasing and replenishment operations, managing and developing a team of buyers, maintaining inventory health, coordinating with vendors, aligning purchasing with sales forecasts, and driving operational improvements within the purchasing function.
- What kind of product catalog does Southern Hobby Distribution manage?
- Southern Hobby Distribution manages a large and diverse product catalog, involving thousands of SKUs, particularly within the Collecting, Trading Card Game, and Hobby industries.
- How does the Purchasing Manager role contribute to sales growth at Southern Hobby Distribution?
- The Purchasing Manager directly supports sales growth by ensuring consistent product availability through effective purchasing and replenishment strategies, aligning procurement decisions with demand forecasts and sales needs.
- What software or systems are commonly used in this Purchasing Manager role?
- The role requires experience working with ERP systems and purchasing platforms to manage operations efficiently.
- What is Collectivus Holdings' business focus?
- Collectivus Holdings is a business group focused on the Collecting, Trading Card Game, and Hobby industries, known for product innovation, quality standards, and customer experience.
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