Procurement Specialist

Socket.dev; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Winzer Corporation is seeking a Purchaser/Inventory Analyst to maintain optimal stock levels, manage MRO and OEM fasteners purchases, and minimize obsolescence. The role focuses on balancing fill rate, turns, and transfers while driving vendor performance and cost control.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of purchasing experience, familiarity with federal purchasing regulations, and strong data analysis and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related purchasing experience; experience in purchasing fasteners is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of federal government purchasing regulations is highly desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run reports on stocking levels for assigned products.
• Adjust purchasing variables to maximize inventory turns and fill rates.
• Build and issue purchase orders to sources and negotiate pricing to protect bottom-line profits.
• Expedite ordered products to ensure timely delivery.
• Establish and maintain vendor databases.
• Review and respond to receiving and pricing discrepancies.
• Review and drive vendor performance on price, lead time, and shipping accuracy.
• Collaborate with Product Manager to manage cost of goods and vendor price changes.
• Monitor obsolete inventory and coordinate vendor returns.
• Report trends to internal teams and assist with price increase management.
• Maintain set inventory levels and propose solutions to hit targets.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Data mining

Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY:

Responsible for keeping appropriate levels of inventory on hand ensuring the company goals of fill-rate, inventory turns, and obsolescence are met. Responsible for purchasing MRO and OEM fasteners and supplies. Accountable for obsolescence reporting and minimization. Responsible for driving vendor performance with regard to price accuracy, lead time, information, and shipping accuracy. The primary focus will be to maintain a good working balance between fill rate, inventory level, turns, and transfers.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer some college coursework completed.
• 2+ years of related experience. Experience in purchasing fasteners is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of federal government purchasing regulations is highly desirable.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented
• Computer literate
• Good analytical skills
• Data Mining & Excel skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Run essential reports pertaining to stocking levels of assigned products.
• Review and adjust purchasing variables/planning records for stocked inventory to maximize the key performance metrics of inventory turns and fill rates.
• Build and issue purchase orders to the appropriate sources, while making sound buying decisions driving bottom-line profits.
• Review and expedite ordered products to ensure timely delivery.
• Establish and maintain vendor databases.
• Review and respond to receiving and pricing discrepancies.
• Review and drive vendor performance with regard to price, lead time, information, and shipping accuracy.
• Works alongside the Product Manager to manage the cost of goods and negotiate vendor price increases/decreases.
• Monitors obsolete inventory and initiates vendor returns.
• Report increased information and work with vendor inside sales to hold or reduce said increases.
• Responsible for managing set inventory levels and proposing solutions to achieve said levels.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to efficiently use a personal computer equipped with standard keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to communicate in English to locate, read, and report information and communicate with employees, vendors, etc.

Winzer Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.