Purchasing Buyer

Visionaire Partners; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

FSAs and more

Job summary

Visionaire Partners in Atlanta is seeking a results-driven Purchasing Buyer to lead purchasing efforts and optimize inventory strategies in partnership with product planning and logistics teams. This role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvements.

The hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) supports work-life balance. This position offers strong professional development prospects within a team-focused culture and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years in inventory planning, purchasing, or supply chain analytics with proven impact.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups) and proficiency in Word.
• Ability to run and modify SQL queries.
• Experience forecasting procurement needs using historical data.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Preferred: Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or similar.
• Preferred: experience with global sourcing and Manhattan WMS.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders to ensure timely restocking across distribution sites.
• Liaise with vendors and warehouse locations to maintain product flow.
• Maintain high fulfillment rates while meeting inventory turnover objectives.
• Track supplier performance, including order accuracy and delivery timeliness, and resolve issues proactively.
• Manage return processes for damaged or obsolete goods.
• Analyze stock levels across all assigned sites and recommend internal transfers to balance supply.
• Evaluate unmet demand and revise forecasts accordingly to capture future sales.

Skills

Inventory planning

Purchasing

Supply chain analytics

Advanced Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

SQL queries

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or similar

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Microsoft Word

Job description

We're seeking a results-driven Purchasing Buyer to lead purchasing efforts and optimize inventory strategies in partnership with internal teams focused on product planning and logistics. This role is ideal for someone who leverages data for impactful decision-making, thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, and is eager to challenge norms to drive improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders to ensure timely restocking across multiple national distribution sites
• Liaise with vendors and warehouse locations to maintain seamless communication and product flow
• Maintain high fulfillment rates while meeting inventory turnover objectives
• Track supplier performance, including order accuracy and delivery timeliness, and resolve issues proactively
• Manage return processes for damaged or obsolete goods
• Analyze stock levels across all assigned sites and recommend internal transfers to balance supply
• Evaluate unmet demand and revise forecasts accordingly to capture future sales

This is a direct hire opportunity based in Atlanta, with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). The company offers strong professional development prospects and a positive, team-focused culture. Comprehensive W2 benefits are available for employees and dependents, including 401k with match, medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, FSAs, and more.

Required Experience

• 3+ years in inventory planning, purchasing, or supply chain analytics with proven impact
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.) and proficiency in Word
• Ability to run and modify SQL queries
• Experience forecasting procurement needs using historical data
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities

Preferred

• Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or similar
• Experience with global sourcing
• Knowledge of Manhattan WMS

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no sponsorship provided.