Inventory & Purchasing Specialist: Optimize Parts & Costs

Socket.dev; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS seeks an experienced Inventory and Purchasing Specialist to oversee inventory integrity, restock items, and coordinate with vendors across the enterprise. You will ensure stock levels align with budgets and support operations with timely requisitions and order fulfillment.

The role emphasizes cost control, process improvement, and adherence to ISO standards while maintaining strong supplier relationships and accurate data records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience or 7 years equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to customers, clients, and other employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversees integrity of inventory and restocking; manages onsite inventory and spare parts.
• Processes repairs for stock; timestamps repair parts and delivers components to technicians.
• Controls inventory from vendors; maintains budget and reorders levels; analyzes inventory records.
• Processes requisitions; monitors stock levels; enters orders; expedites late material orders.

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Data analysis

Budget adherence

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ATS seeks an experienced Inventory and Purchasing Specialist to oversee inventory integrity, restock items, and coordinate with vendors across the enterprise. You will ensure stock levels align with budgets and support operations with timely requisitions and order fulfillment.

The role emphasizes cost control, process improvement, and adherence to ISO standards while maintaining strong supplier relationships and accurate data records.