Procurement Lead – Inventory & Vendor Performance

Resource Label Group; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision at reduced

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits: accident & illness

Flexible PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Job summary

StickerGiant in Longmont, Colorado, is seeking a purchasing professional to manage POs, supplier communication, and inventory control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will issue POs, verify pricing, and ensure supply continuity while coordinating with cross-functional teams on capex and procurement processes.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in manufacturing/printing packaging, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to accuracy and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in manufacturing, printing, or packaging environments.
• High school diploma or GED; Supply Chain coursework/degree a plus.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, basic formulas) for tracking and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail; able to spot discrepancies and know when to elevate.
• Ability to read and follow procedure manuals and safety documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable communicating with external vendor contacts weekly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communication on supply levels, delivery timing, and PO details; identify shortages or quality concerns.
• Communicate weekly with key vendor contacts to confirm order status, resolve discrepancies, and maintain supply continuity.
• Issue POs for raw materials, office supplies, and small tools.
• Verify PO pricing and terms against corporate-negotiated vendor contracts; flag discrepancies.
• Support teams with quotes and capex request documentation.
• Set and maintain reorder points and safety stock levels using historical usage data.
• Monitor inventory levels against supply/demand needs; adjust as lead times shift.
• Flag aging, obsolete, or excess inventory.
• Track supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, order accuracy) and maintain scorecards.
• Feed performance data to Corporate Procurement for renewal/renegotiation decisions.
• Monitor outbound freight against corporate contracts; resolve day-to-day issues (delays, damage, claims).

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Vendor communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading and following procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Supply chain coursework/degree a plus

Tools

Excel

Job description

StickerGiant in Longmont, Colorado, is seeking a purchasing professional to manage POs, supplier communication, and inventory control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will issue POs, verify pricing, and ensure supply continuity while coordinating with cross-functional teams on capex and procurement processes.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in manufacturing/printing packaging, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to accuracy and safety procedures.