Purchasing ManagerWendell, North Carolina, United StatesThe Purchasing Manager's primary responsibilities include the following:Develop overall strategy for increasing market share and developing the overall construction product lineManage direct buy & sell purchasing strategy in US and/or coordinate purchasing with HQ Global Purchasing teamEvaluate current parts/services products to maximize sales and share growth opportunitiesRely on extensive experience and judgment to establish Parts and Service program sales channels and set growth goalsWork with engineering and product development to define, develop, and release new products based on market needsWork with the VP of NA Sales to establish and identify market opportunities and develop pricing and program strategies to ensure competitiveness of company products focusing on Parts and ServiceMaintain relationships with key vendors and clients and participate in contract development and negotiationsPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as neededEducational and physical requirements:Bachelors degree plus 5-10 years of related business experience in tractor, ground care, compact construction or OPE industryAdvanced capability of various software packages, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of CRM and ERP tools desired.Ability to independently plan and prioritize multiple projects with attention to detail and work collaboratively across functional areasApproximately 20% travel requiredAbility to build relationships and skillful in collaborating between interdepartmental personnelStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communicationCollect, analyze, and present results in a concise, actionable formatAbility to manage business processes and troubleshoot issues that may arise