Inventory Buyer – Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Relations

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free 100K Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Dealmed is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Buyer to manage day-to-day purchasing for distributed product lines. The role includes placing purchase orders, monitoring stock levels, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating terms to ensure timely product availability.

The ideal candidate has purchasing experience, is tech-savvy, and excels in Excel, with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Purchasing and negotiation experience required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for distributed product lines.
• Monitor inventory levels and place replenishment orders to maintain optimal stock availability.
• Negotiate pricing, freight terms, lead times, and other purchasing terms with manufacturers and distributors.
• Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and supplier representatives.
• Follow up with manufacturers and suppliers regarding order confirmations, shipment status, backorders, and delivery dates.
• Communicate supplier updates, inventory concerns, and product availability to internal teams.
• Maintain purchasing records and item data within company software systems.
• Review open purchase orders and resolve delays, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Work with sales, customer service, warehouse, and operations teams to support customer demand.
• Analyze inventory trends, lead times, supplier performance, and purchasing opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Assist with demand forecasting and inventory planning activities.
• Generate and maintain purchasing reports using Excel and company software systems.
• Ensure pricing, product availability, and vendor information remain accurate.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Excel

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivated

Independent work

Job description

Dealmed is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Buyer to manage day-to-day purchasing for distributed product lines. The role includes placing purchase orders, monitoring stock levels, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating terms to ensure timely product availability.

The ideal candidate has purchasing experience, is tech-savvy, and excels in Excel, with excellent organizational and communication skills.