Procurement Analyst: Inventory & Vendor Partnerships

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401K with Profit Sharing

Job summary

Grimco, a family-owned manufacturer and wholesale distributor of sign supplies, seeks a Procurement Analyst to execute day-to-day purchasing for designated regions. You will place and track POs, manage vendor relationships, and align orders with demand signals and inventory targets.

Work closely with the Procurement Manager and Inventory Strategy Specialist to ensure data-driven decisions that support customer commitments and efficient supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; business, supply chain, logistics, or related field is a plus, but not required.
• Strong multitasking and communication skills; able to manage emails, calls, and system work concurrently.
• Willingness to learn Grimco products and processes; team-oriented with proactive issue flagging.

Responsibilities

• Place, confirm, and track purchase orders for assigned vendors and product categories.
• Monitor open orders for accuracy, lead times, and on-time delivery.
• Communicate lead time changes, pricing updates, and supply constraints to the team.
• Maintain vendor records in Genesis ERP and build professional vendor relationships.
• Support backorders and identify alternative sourcing options when needed.
• Ensure PO data aligns with Accounts Payable and financial records.
• Collaborate with Inventory Strategy Specialist to review forecasts and inventory targets.
• Report trends and issues to Purchasing Manager or Director of Procurement.

Skills

MS Excel

ERP systems

Vendor management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Grimco, a family-owned manufacturer and wholesale distributor of sign supplies, seeks a Procurement Analyst to execute day-to-day purchasing for designated regions. You will place and track POs, manage vendor relationships, and align orders with demand signals and inventory targets.

Work closely with the Procurement Manager and Inventory Strategy Specialist to ensure data-driven decisions that support customer commitments and efficient supply chain operations.