Onsite Purchasing Specialist — Data-Driven & Impactful

Plumbers Supply Co.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Family-owned stability

Collaborative team

Job summary

Plumbers Supply Co. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to own inventory decisions and vendor relations onsite at our corporate headquarters. You will manage POs, monitor levels, analyze pricing, and collaborate with Sales and Operations to ensure product availability.

The role emphasizes data-driven buying, accurate pricing, and timely communications with internal teams and suppliers to support customer service and business performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College coursework or degree in business, supply chain, operations, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years in purchasing, inventory management, operations support, sales support, or related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and purchasing/inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute inventory purchasing decisions based on demand and replenishment needs.
• Manage purchase orders from issuance through receipt.
• Monitor inventory levels and address shortages or excess inventory.
• Evaluate pricing, freight terms, and discounts.
• Analyze reports to identify trends, risks, and purchasing priorities.
• Maintain inventory health by reviewing dead stock and excess inventory.
• Support new product setup and ongoing product maintenance.
• Ensure pricing accuracy and data integrity in systems.
• Communicate with vendors about pricing, availability, and updates.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Accounting, and other teams.
• Support special projects, audits, and inventory initiatives.
• Provide timely communication regarding inventory, pricing, freight, and purchasing activities.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Excel

Vendor communication

Inventory management

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in business/supply chain

Tools

MS Outlook

Purchasing software

Job description

Plumbers Supply Co. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to own inventory decisions and vendor relations onsite at our corporate headquarters. You will manage POs, monitor levels, analyze pricing, and collaborate with Sales and Operations to ensure product availability.

The role emphasizes data-driven buying, accurate pricing, and timely communications with internal teams and suppliers to support customer service and business performance.