Purchasing Manager

WACA, Inc.

Purchasing Manager

Dripping Springs, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wilson Appliance is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead and execute all purchasing functions for the company, ensuring disciplined, accurate, and timely purchasing across appliances, parts, plumbing, cabinetry, HVAC, and ancillary products. In support of Wilson Appliance’s reputation for expertise and integrity, this role partners closely with Sales, Accounting, and long-standing vendor relationships to deliver consistent execution and exceptional customer outcomes.

    Own and lead purchasing execution across a dozen appliance suppliers and approximately 40 brands

    Interpret and execute against vendor price sheets, promotions, allocation rules, and program requirements

    Manage purchasing through model transitions, discontinuations, and supersessions

    Execute purchasing aligned with vendor ship windows, freight policies, and supply constraints

    Ensure accuracy of SKUs, configurations, trim, accessories, and bundled components at order entry

    Act as the primary operational purchasing contact for key vendors and resolve order issues or exceptions

    Partner closely with Sales and Builder teams to support complex quotes and large or multi-phase projects

    Validate pricing, availability, lead times, and program eligibility during quoting and ordering

    Serve as the purchasing escalation point for Sales leadership and advise on substitutions or timing risks

    Directly manage two purchasing team members and set priorities, workflows, and execution standards

    Own purchasing-related workflows, documentation, and internal controls; drive accuracy and consistency

    Partner with Accounting and systems owners to ensure purchasing data integrity and continuous process improvement

    Minimum Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Operations, or another quantitative discipline

    3–5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buying experience in a retail, distribution, or multi-vendor environment

    Demonstrated experience executing purchases across multiple suppliers and product lines with complex pricing structures

    Experience working with vendor price sheets, promotions, rebates, or incentive programs

    Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Sales, Accounting/Finance, and Operations

    Experience managing purchasing through seasonality, demand swings, or time-sensitive promotions

    Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

    Experience working in ERP or purchasing systems with high transaction volume

    Ability to prioritize competing demands and make sound judgment calls under time pressure

    Comfortable working primarily on-site and collaborating closely with in-person teams

    Preferred Qualifications

    Degree concentration or coursework in finance, analytics, operations, or supply chain management

    5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in durable goods, appliances, building products, or specialty retail

    Prior experience supporting sales-driven purchasing, including complex quotes, builder programs, or project-based orders

    Experience managing or executing vendor rebate programs, buy fairs, or promotional purchasing events

    Prior people management experience, including leading buyers, parts, or purchasing support staff

    Strong vendor-facing experience, including issue resolution, compliance enforcement, and performance improvement

    Experience managing purchasing across credit terms, deposits, prepayments, and vendor-specific rules

    Exposure to environments with frequent model changes, SKU transitions, or product discontinuations

    Advanced proficiency in Excel or data analysis tools used for purchasing decisions

    Experience partnering with Accounting on credits, rebates, and purchasing-related controls

    Flexible work from home options available.