Procurement Analyst: Learn Products, Influence Inventory

Grimco, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee referral program

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Grimco, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Analyst to execute day-to-day purchasing across designated Grimco regions and hubs. You will place and track POs, maintain vendor relationships, and ensure inventory aligns with demand targets.

You will work with the Procurement Manager and Inventory Strategy Specialist to ground decisions in data and customer needs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and comfort with Genesis ERP, Gains forecasting, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; business, supply chain, logistics, or related field is a plus, but not required.
• Prior purchasing or procurement experience not required, but is a plus — Grimco will train on products and systems.
• Strong multitasking skills; comfortable managing email, phone calls, and system work simultaneously.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to speak up, ask questions, and flag issues.
• Genuine interest in learning the product line in depth, not just processing transactions.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make decisions with incomplete information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel in particular); experience with an ERP or purchasing/forecasting system is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Place, confirm, and track purchase orders for assigned vendors and product categories in Genesis ERP.
• Ensure orders align with reorder points, demand signals, and inventory targets.
• Monitor open orders for accuracy, lead times, and delivery, following up on delays or discrepancies.
• Process order changes, cancellations, and substitutions; communicate impacts to Purchasing Manager.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact with vendors for order management and shipment coordination.
• Communicate lead time changes, pricing updates, and supply constraints to the team.
• Maintain accurate vendor records in Genesis ERP with contact information and lead times.
• Build professional relationships with vendor reps to facilitate order processing and issue resolution.
• Review forecasts with GAINS-generated data and address inventory exceptions.
• Flag out-of-stock risks, overstock, and fulfillment gaps for strategic review.
• Support backorder management by identifying alternative sourcing or expedited options.
• Maintain awareness of inventory levels and purchasing activity across regions and hubs.
• Ensure PO accuracy for Accounts Payable and audit readiness.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or related field

Tools

Genesis ERP

Gains

Microsoft Excel

ERP/Forecasting system

Job description

Grimco, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Analyst to execute day-to-day purchasing across designated Grimco regions and hubs. You will place and track POs, maintain vendor relationships, and ensure inventory aligns with demand targets.

You will work with the Procurement Manager and Inventory Strategy Specialist to ground decisions in data and customer needs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and comfort with Genesis ERP, Gains forecasting, and Excel.