Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager

Grundens Usa Ltd

. Own Grundens’ procure-to-receive process from buy planning and vendor negotiation through warehouse receipt .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the procure-to-receive process, including vendor negotiation, purchasing, and logistics management. Proficient in utilizing technology and AI tools to enhance operational efficiency and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing And Logistics ManagementVendor NegotiationCustoms Processes And HS ClassificationMicrosoft Office And Navision/Business Central Proficiency5+ Years Of Experience

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Hard Skills

Vendor ManagementPrice NegotiationPurchase Order ManagementFreight Booking ApprovalSupplier Scorecard ManagementCustoms Requests ManagementAI Tools UtilizationData AutomationInventory ManagementReporting

Soft Skills

IntegrityEthicsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

NAVMicrosoft OfficeAI ToolsAccessSQL

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Customs Broker

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainOperationsApparelFootwearOutdoor IndustryFishing Industry3PL WarehousesFreight ForwardersVendor ComplianceDuty And Tariff Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Grundens’ procure-to-receive process from buy planning and vendor negotiation through warehouse receipt
Negotiate price, MOQs, lead times, and terms, and confirm FOB prices in writing
Build seasonal buy schedules with Planning and Finance and confirm supplier capacity
Place bulk and sample purchase orders and maintain item and vendor data in NAV
Onboard vendors and maintain the Vendor Compliance Manual
Approve labels and packaging and coordinate QIMA inspections
Run the monthly supplier scorecard and resolve late, short, and disputed shipments
Own the inbound plan for the U.S. and Sweden warehouses, including intercompany transfers
Approve freight bookings and manage forwarder and 3PL cost and service levels
Oversee HS classification, customs requests, and duty and tariff projects with Finance
Review AI agent exceptions daily, approve their output, and identify further automation opportunities
Provide weekly inbound reporting and SIOP input
Review vendor invoices with Accounts Payable
Report to the Director of Global Supply Chain

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 experience a plus
Unquestionable integrity and ethics that reflect Grundens values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long term disability coverage
Life Flight coverage
401(k) retirement plan with a 5% match at 6% contribution
Profit-based bonus program when revenue targets are met or exceeded
Paid time off (PTO), starting at 80 hours per year depending on experience level
9 set paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday (10 total paid holidays)