Purchasing Agent

LS Solutions; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions is seeking an Inventory & Procurement Specialist to manage procurement and inventory for lubricants, filters, chemicals, and industrial supplies. You will analyze usage trends, create and fulfill POs, and coordinate freight to ensure timely warehouse delivery.

You will evaluate vendors, maintain records for audits, and work with sales and warehouse teams to balance stock levels with customer demand. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability.
• Purchasing/ordering proficiency.
• Vendor management experience or aptitude.
• Attention to detail in complex inventories.
• Effective cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales and usage trends to support inventory planning and product availability.
• Manage purchase orders from creation to fulfillment with correct quantities and specs.
• Coordinate freight and logistics for timely warehouse delivery.
• Evaluate and select vendors based on quality, pricing, reliability and service.
• Maintain purchasing records and documentation for audits and reporting.
• Collaborate with sales and warehouse teams to align inventory with customer needs.
• Ensure replenishment efficiency and minimize stock issues across product categories.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Purchasing/ordering proficiency

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Job description

Inventory & Procurement Specialist

Responsible for purchasing and managing inventory of lubricants, filters, chemicals, and industrial supplies for a wholesale distributor.

• Analyze sales and usage trends to support accurate inventory planning and product availability.
• Manage purchase orders from creation through fulfillment, ensuring correct quantities and specifications.
• Coordinate freight and logistics to support timely delivery to the warehouse.
• Evaluate and select vendors based on quality, pricing, reliability, and service.
• Maintain complete purchasing records and documentation for auditing and reporting.
• Collaborate with sales and warehouse teams to align inventory levels with customer and operational needs.
• Ensure efficient replenishment and minimize stock issues across key product categories.

Inventory & Procurement Specialist

Responsible for purchasing and managing inventory of lubricants, filters, chemicals, and industrial supplies for a wholesale distributor.

• Analyze sales and usage trends to support accurate inventory planning and product availability.
• Manage purchase orders from creation through fulfillment, ensuring correct quantities and specifications.
• Coordinate freight and logistics to support timely delivery to the warehouse.
• Evaluate and select vendors based on quality, pricing, reliability, and service.
• Maintain complete purchasing records and documentation for auditing and reporting.
• Collaborate with sales and warehouse teams to align inventory levels with customer and operational needs.
• Ensure efficient replenishment and minimize stock issues across key product categories.

Required skills:

strong analytical ability, purchasing/ordering proficiency, vendor management, attention to detail, and effective cross-functional communication.