Purchasing and Procurement Manager

The Appalachian Mountain Club’s Purchasing and Procurement Manager will manage the sourcing, purchasing and delivery coordination of food, supplies, and equipment across AMC’s operating properties and departments. They will directly manage vendor relations, the Storehouse Supervisor as well as assist that person in the management of seasonal employees. They will also be responsible for  budget management, fleet expenses, recycling operations, and waste removal for all AMC operating properties. 

What AMC Is Looking For

• Lead & maintain centralized purchasing systems for supplies, equipment, and operational goods across all Lodging & Hospitality facilities

• Serve as the primary owner of vendor relationships, including sourcing, negotiations, performance management, renewals, and contract administration

• Manage organization-wide service contracts & scheduling under Purchasing & Logistics ownership, including waste removal, recycling, pest control, shipping, and related services

• Oversee on road vehicle programs, including standards, registration, maintenance coordination, replacement planning, and vehicle disposal

• Develop and enforce consistent planning and fleet processes across all locations (e.g., vehicle use standards, signout systems, compliance requirements)

• Own waste management & recycling systems, ensuring consistent service levels, scheduling, and compliance across all facilities. Give priority to sustainability in all aspects of the job and its functions

• Coordinate logistics operations across all regions such as major supply movements, airlifts, remote deliveries, and material procurement

• Supervise the Storehouse and logistics staff, including seasonal & regional support positions.  Responsible for hiring, managing, and coordinating seasonal & full-time staff across multiple regions

• Any additional duties assigned

What AMC Is Looking For

• Experience in purchasing, logistics, supply chain, or operations management, preferably in multisite environments

• Vendor management & contract negotiation skills with the ability to build long term, partnerships

• Experience supervising staff & managing operational teams in dynamic, seasonal, or distributed settings

• Understanding of inventory management, fleet operations, & logistics coordination. Ability to balance budget cost constraints with quality products

• Ability to manage department level budgets and financial accountability without influencing other departments’ budgets

• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software and the ability to learn & develop purchasing, inventory, or logistics platforms

• Work effectively across departments and regions while maintaining clear ownership and decision making authority

• Willingness to travel to facilities and occasionally work extended hours during peak logistics periods. Safe driving record and practices

• Negotiating skills for establishing organization-wide vendor contracts 

• Prior experience with procurement in a centralized, like-sized company

• Familiar with managing contract partners to ensure successful partnerships

• Strategic and hands-on experience and ability to travel regionally for site visits

• Ability to work well with others in a variety of challenging conditions & prioritize and handle multiple tasks

• Ability to work well within a professional team environment. Ability to maintain a positive relationship with AMC guests and employees

• Ability to do manual lifting and strenuous work

• Excellent supervisory, organizational, and communication skills

• Strong computer literacy skills and experience with Microsoft suite of applications

What AMC Can Offer You:

Salary range: $54,652 - $73,741