Purchasing Lead — Inventory & Vendor Strategy

Convergint; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health plan

Life insurance

Disability plan

Tuition reimbursement

401K matching

Company vehicle

Parental leave

Cell phone reimbursement

CSR day

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a Purchasing Lead to oversee purchasing and logistics activities across our operations. You will guide purchasing agents, optimize supplier relationships, and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement to support service delivery.

This role emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and service teams. The ideal candidate has a track record in procurement leadership, strong analytical abilities, and a commitment to ethical

Qualifications

• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to gain product knowledge quickly.
• Collaborative with strong communication and teamwork.
• Proactive, self-starting, capable of handling multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implement systems for flow of purchases from needs analysis to invoice payment.
• Manage vendors to meet margin goals, inventory levels, and KPIs.
• Supervise Purchasing Agents and assist in order entry.
• Provide training and ongoing support to Purchasing Agents.
• Reconcile and process purchasing documents for A/P payment approval.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate costs with vendors.
• Communicate professionally with Vendors and Clients via phone/email.
• Perform product research when necessary.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Inventory management

Team coordination

Process redesign

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Convergint is seeking a Purchasing Lead to oversee purchasing and logistics activities across our operations. You will guide purchasing agents, optimize supplier relationships, and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement to support service delivery.

This role emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and service teams. The ideal candidate has a track record in procurement leadership, strong analytical abilities, and a commitment to ethical