The Warehouse Manager is responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors. Ability to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers while maintaining the standards and quality for property.

Essential Functions:

• Purchase equipment, goods and services at the lowest possible price and in correct quantities to maximize profits and maintain standards.
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
• In conjunction with senior managers, set PAR levels.
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
• Negotiate or renegotiate and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods.
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance and inventories.
• Assist with budget preparations to maintain profitable margins/percent.
• Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals and Internet sites and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
• Develop strategic purchasing programs.
• Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends or futures markets.
• Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
• Apply pricing strategies.
• Prepare bid specifications.
• Create purchasing and procurement policies.
• Utilize purchasing systems.
• Oversee inventory management.
• Provides direction and communication to team members regarding operational information and procedural changes.
• Develop team members by providing ongoing feedback.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date plan of staffing needs with trained competent individuals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Physical Requirements:

These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position. 

• Associates may have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move boxes and items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

 We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.