Central Purchasing Manager

As a Strategic Purchasing Leader, your role is crucial in ensuring that our organization is always equipped with the necessary supplies to provide the best care for the animals we cherish. 🐾 With a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency, you will be the driving force behind innovative procurement strategies that foundationally support our mission as an animal welfare organization. From vendor relationships to internal relationship, collaboration will be a key part of your role as you work to identify procurement needs, source quality supplies, and monitor related spending for the organization. Intrigued? Continue reading to learn more about this role, the experience needed, and our values at Animal Humane Society.

Schedule/Location:

• Full Time, ~40 hours/week. Primarily office hours Monday - Friday, with occasional weekend shifts for things such as cycle counts
• Hybrid: The person in this position will have the opportunity to work remotely for part of their time, estimated 1-2 days remote per week. Initial training period may include more days in the office. Access to reliable internet, ability to prioritize work independently, and foster relationships while working in a hybrid (remote and in-person) environment required. Must live in or have easy access to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. This role's main office is our Golden Valley, MN location.

Pay: $67,000-77,000 annually, depending upon experience

Benefits: 

• Health, dental, vision insurance and more! 
• 15+ days of paid time off for a full year 
• 4 floating holidays (# of days is per year based on start date) 
• 401k plan

Job Purpose:  You are a direct communicator and persuasive leader with a passion for strategic decision making and vendor management. You lead and support AHS’s purchasing decisions in a way that ensures constant innovation and adequate supply levels.

What you will be doing:

Leadership — Own outcomes, work collaboratively, and hold yourself and other stakeholders accountable. Support a culture of improvement. Manage resources responsibly and participate in first teams. Identify and cultivate relationships with internal partners and external vendors. Own the purchasing system and process.

Communication — Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information.

Strategy — Develop and implement purchasing strategies to advance organizational goals and initiatives. Act with a sense of urgency to ensure that projects and tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Process — Negotiate price and delivery of supplies. Evaluate, prepare, and track purchase orders. Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies.

Support — Monitor trends, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of strategies. Process invoices in a timely manner.

Culture — Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What we are looking for:

Experience — 3+ years of experience in purchasing. Manufacturing or Medical Industry experience strongly preferred. Experience working in an ERP or SaaS software required.

Adaptability — Ability to work in a professional and positive manner, balancing shifting priorities in a variety of situations. Must have high level of initiative and the ability to influence decision making.

Communication — Persuasive and strategic communicator with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a leader and partner collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Schedule — Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operations hours as defined by leadership with flexibility to work an occasional evening or weekend shift.

Physical & Emotional Capabilities — Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the humane use of euthanasia. Must have a high level of resiliency.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Benefits

About AHS 

Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help nearly 100,000 animals in need across Minnesota. 

As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere. 

Why Work Here 

• Make a difference in the lives of animals and people 
• Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do 
• We value work-life balance 
• Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes  
• Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee ­paid supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment and long term disability insurance. 
• Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability 
• Mental Health and Counseling Support:  All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year 
• 401K for part time and full time staff 
• Nine paid holidays for full time staff 
• Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date) 
• Paid time off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status) 
• Paid parent leave for full time staff 

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide. 

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.