Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager

Description

 The Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager owns Grundens’ procure-to-receive process, from buy planning and vendor negotiation through warehouse receipt, across approximately 35 global vendors for Grundens USA and Grundens Sweden. The role reports to the Director of Global Supply Chain and works alongside AI agents that handle routine checks, approving their work and owning every buying, pricing, and supplier decision.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Vendor Relationships: Negotiate price, MOQs, lead times, and terms, and confirm FOB prices in writing.
• Buy Planning: Build seasonal buy schedules with Planning and Finance and confirm supplier capacity.
• Purchase Orders: Place bulk and sample POs and keep item and vendor data current in NAV.
• Vendor Compliance: Onboard vendors, maintain the Vendor Compliance Manual, approve labels and packaging, and coordinate QIMA inspections.
• Supplier Performance: Run the monthly supplier scorecard and resolve late, short, and disputed shipments.
• Inbound Logistics: Own the inbound plan for the U.S. and Sweden warehouses, including intercompany transfers.
• Freight & 3PL: Approve freight bookings and manage forwarder and 3PL cost and service levels in relation to inbound logistics.
• Customs & Trade Compliance: Oversee HS classification, customs requests, and duty and tariff projects with Finance.
• AI Oversight: Review AI agent exceptions daily, approve their output, and identify what to automate next.
• Reporting: Provide weekly inbound reporting and SIOP input, and review vendor invoices with Accounts Payable.

Keys to Success

• Deep understanding of seasonal buying and production forecasting.
• Confident negotiator who builds strong, accountable vendor relationships.
• Sound judgment on exceptions and a drive to turn repeat problems into better processes.
• Data-driven approach to purchasing, inbound, and supplier performance decisions.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and comfort working alongside AI and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of purchasing and logistics management experience with using technology as an accelerator.
• Track record negotiating price and terms with overseas factories.
• Experience with freight forwarders, 3PL warehouses, and customs brokers.
• Working knowledge of customs processes and HS classification; licensed customs broker a plus.
• Practical experience using AI tools, such as Claude, to check documents, update data, and automate routine tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Navision/Business Central; Access or SQL a plus.
• Apparel or footwear experience strongly preferred; outdoor or fishing industry a plus.
• Unquestionable integrity and ethics that reflect Grundens values.

Additional Details

• Reports to: Director of Global Supply Chain
• Work location: Seattle, WA, onsite 2-3 days per week
• Compensation: This role can expect to earn between $95,000 – $110,000.

Benefits

• All employees have the ability to enroll in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, and Life Flight coverage. Benefits begin the first day of the month following your hire date.
• Grundens offers a 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% match at 6% contribution.
• Grundens offers a profit-based bonus program when revenue targets are met or exceeded.
• All Grundens employees earn paid time off (PTO) every pay period, starting at 80 hours per year depending on experience level.
• Grundens provides 9 set paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday for a total of 10 paid holidays.

Grundens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.