Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Summit Companies; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Summit Companies in Mendota Heights, MN seeks a Purchasing Specialist to support daily procurement of materials, equipment and services. You will process purchase orders, coordinate with vendors, and maintain ERP/CRM records using Sage and Salesforce Lightning.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of purchasing experience, strong communication, and attention to detail. You will manage stock levels, assist with RFQ processes, and collaborate with Warehouse and Accounts Payable to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing purchase requests and creating purchase orders.
• Familiarity with RFQ processes and basic procurement.
• Proficiency with ERP/CRM systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests and create accurate purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, lead times, and acknowledgments.
• Monitor order status and provide delivery updates to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with basic RFQ processes under the direction of more senior team members.
• Help maintain appropriate stock levels by ordering inventory items as needed.
• Participate in periodic inventory counts and reconciling discrepancies.
• Use ERP and CRM systems (e.g., Sage, Salesforce Lightning) to manage purchasing transactions and documentation.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Accounts Payable, and Field Operations to support job requirements and resolve issues.
• Escalate complex issues or vendor performance concerns to the Purchasing Agent or Lead.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchase order processing

Vendor coordination

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or relevant coursework

Tools

Sage

Salesforce Lightning

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Summit Companies in Mendota Heights, MN seeks a Purchasing Specialist to support daily procurement of materials, equipment and services. You will process purchase orders, coordinate with vendors, and maintain ERP/CRM records using Sage and Salesforce Lightning.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of purchasing experience, strong communication, and attention to detail. You will manage stock levels, assist with RFQ processes, and collaborate with Warehouse and Accounts Payable to resolve issues.