Global Procurement & Inventory Specialist

LATICRETE International; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays in addition to paid…

Flexible spending

Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental…

1 week paid plant shutdown between the

Job summary

LATICRETE International in Simpsonville, SC seeks a Procurement Buyer to manage purchasing, inventory and supplier performance for high‑quality tile and stone installation products. You will translate demand signals into timely orders, optimize stock levels and collaborate with Planning, Operations and Finance to meet production needs.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain and 3+ years in procurement or inventory roles, with strong MRPs and negotiation skills,

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 3+ years in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain roles.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and data parameters.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: maintain stock levels, review stocking models, and mitigate stockouts.
• Procurement: create and manage purchase orders, track orders, and coordinate inbound logistics.
• Supplier Relationship Management: build strong supplier partnerships and monitor performance.
• Collaboration: align purchasing with production schedules and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance or equivalent work experience

Tools

MRP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

LATICRETE International in Simpsonville, SC seeks a Procurement Buyer to manage purchasing, inventory and supplier performance for high‑quality tile and stone installation products. You will translate demand signals into timely orders, optimize stock levels and collaborate with Planning, Operations and Finance to meet production needs.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain and 3+ years in procurement or inventory roles, with strong MRPs and negotiation skills,