Procurement & Inventory Lead: Drive Vendors, Budget & Growth

CellSite Solutions, LLC; Summit (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

CellSite Solutions, LLC is seeking a Procurement and Inventory Manager to lead purchasing, vendor onboarding, and inventory control. You will maintain records in financial software, drive procurement strategy, and collaborate with Operations, Sales, Finance, and Estimating teams to optimize budgets and profitability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, at least five years buying experience, and strong negotiation, leadership, and organizational skills to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field with coursework in purchasing and/or inventory control management.
• At least five years of buying or purchasing experience is required, with supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the purchases of supplies, materials, and parts for the company.
• Manages vendor/subcontractor onboarding and compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly.
• Develops and maintains inventory databases for supplies and materials used.
• Assists and oversees physical inventory audits and monthly cycle counts.
• Negotiates and completes contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times.
• Creates, reviews, and approves purchase orders, ensuring adherence to company and departmental guidelines.
• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.
• Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
• Set authorization limits for purchasing staff.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with the goal of maximizing efficiency and optimizing workflow.
• Troubleshoot invoicing issues as they arise with the Accounts Payables department.
• Ensure we maintain or obtain Tax Exempt/Reseller certification in the various states where we purchase products that will be resold and charged tax at the time of sale to the customer.
• Monitors outstanding Purchase Orders and alignment with the production schedule lead time needs, communicating any gaps or issues to provide crosses or secondary vendors if needed.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethics with vendors

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical/problem-solving

Supervisory/leadership

Microsoft Office / inventory software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

CellSite Solutions, LLC is seeking a Procurement and Inventory Manager to lead purchasing, vendor onboarding, and inventory control. You will maintain records in financial software, drive procurement strategy, and collaborate with Operations, Sales, Finance, and Estimating teams to optimize budgets and profitability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, at least five years buying experience, and strong negotiation, leadership, and organizational skills to ensure timely