Buyer (On-site)

Vaco Recruiter Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is recruiting a Buyer for a leading Birmingham distribution company. The role focuses on end-to-end purchasing, supplier negotiations, and inventory planning within a fast-paced supply chain.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) and Excel. On-site work in Birmingham, AL is required with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in distribution or wholesale.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) and Excel.
• Excellent communication and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned product categories.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support sales and operations while minimizing excess stock.
• Analyze demand forecasts, sales trends, and lead times to inform purchasing decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, evaluating supplier performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and finance teams to ensure smooth procurement processes.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Buyer – Distribution Industry

Location: Highway 280 - Birmingham, AL (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000-$85,000 (DOE) + bonus and benefits

About the Role

Vaco is partnering with a leading distribution company in Birmingham to find an experienced Buyer to join their growing procurement team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing, supplier management, and inventory planning within a fast-paced distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned product categories.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support sales and operations while minimizing excess stock.
• Analyze demand forecasts, sales trends, and lead times to inform purchasing decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, evaluating supplier performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and finance teams to ensure smooth procurement processes.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5+ years of purchasing or buying experience, preferably in a distribution or wholesale environment.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Excel.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and inventory control principles.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.