Purchasing Manager - Northville, United States - Goldfish Swim School

Description

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Reports to: Director of Finance

FLSA Status: Full Time

Position Overview: Goldfish Swim School, BHB Operations is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Purchasing Manager. This is a new, ground-up position within our organization, offering an exciting opportunity for someone with a proven track record in building and implementing processes. As a franchisee, adherence to brand standards is paramount, and the successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance while establishing efficient procurement procedures from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies in alignment with organizational goals and brand standards.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish strong vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Create and maintain accurate records of purchasing activities, including pricing, contracts, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand departmental needs and provide procurement support and guidance.
• Monitor market trends, identify potential cost-saving opportunities, and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures governing procurement activities.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide training and support to staff members on procurement processes and systems as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• Proven experience (minimum of 3 years) in procurement or purchasing roles, with a strong emphasis on building and implementing processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) is a plus.

Additional Information:

• This opportunity is a roll-your-sleeves-up kind of position, as you'll be the sole member of the purchasing team initially.
• You'll have the opportunity to shape and drive the procurement function from the ground up, making a significant impact on our organization's success.
• This position is located in Northville, Michigan, and is a hybrid work model, with two days per week in the office.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensacin: $80, $90,000.00 per year

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Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives

You feel it the moment you walk in. There's more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There's something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It's passionNot just a passion for kids or a passion for 's a special passion for changing - even saving - lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim.

When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You're also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it's more than a job - it's an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments

Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values

At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team

We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience

We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW Customer Service

We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity
•Compassion
•Trust

We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results

We make a big deal about life's accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate

Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.