Director of Purchasing

Role Overview

The Director of Purchasing is the enterprise leader responsible for shaping Harbor's inventory investment strategy and driving operational excellence across all purchasing activities at three distribution centers. This dynamic role blends vision, innovation, and hands-on leadership to deliver customer success, competitive advantage, and margin growth.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute inventory strategies, manage the Procurement team, drive development and training, and collaborate with Category Management and Sales to build optimal product mixes and inventory plans.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of purchasing leadership experience, a proven track record in product and vendor management, and strong financial acumen.

Requirements

• BA in Business, Marketing, Corporate Finance or Accounting
• 5-7 years of purchasing leadership experience
• Grocery industry experience preferred
• Proficient technical experience in Microsoft Dynamics and Blue Ridge preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement program with company match
• Vacation, sick time, personal day, company holidays