Purchasing Specialist

Professional Contractor Supply; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Guard

Legal Assistance

Pet Insurance

Volunteer Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k Plan

Job summary

Professional Contractor Supply is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to optimize inventory, negotiate with vendors, and manage purchasing for select product lines. The role emphasizes strong supplier relationships, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure competitive pricing and timely availability.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, self-motivated, and well organized.
• Able to comprehend and carry out detailed instructions.
• Able to work independently and use effective problem-solving skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Professionalism with respect to time management and meeting deadlines.
• Able to manage multiple, complex, on-going tasks and projects.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to analyze facts, draw conclusions, and propose solutions.
• Willing and committed to responsibility for job duties.
• Strong administrative skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience using NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage inventory levels by monitoring market conditions.
• Maintain excellent supplier relationships and act as liaison between suppliers and company employees.
• Manage purchasing for certain product lines and rebuying; monitor inventory turnover.
• Make purchases of quantity items at best price, discount, and terms.
• Negotiate prices and terms; review supplier invoices for pricing and terms.
• Provide excellent customer service to suppliers and resolve concerns.
• Review damaged items to determine warranty coverage and contact vendors.
• Advise vendors, receiving, and accounting when damaged products arrive.
• Review slow-moving inventory to determine items for online and in-store sale.
• Assist in reviewing and moving dead stock.
• Advise management of vendor or customer issues, programs, and new products.
• Obtain current price sheets or catalogs and distribute to staff.
• Maintain records for each vendor line including terms, rebates, and returns.
• Assist in inventory cycle counting and reporting for control management.
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Time management

Organized

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Vendor relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Finance, or Economics

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team as a Purchasing Specialist!

What We Have to Offer You:

We have a competitive wage and benefit package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Vacation, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Identity Guard, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401k Plan.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

• Prospect market opportunities via in-person and online sources and stay abreast of changing market conditions to strategically manage inventory levels.
• Maintain an excellent relationship with suppliers and vendor representatives; serve as a liaison between these individuals and company employees.
• Manage purchasing for certain product lines and ensure products turn at acceptable levels. Administer the inventory control and re-buying of these product lines while considering market opportunities and conditions.
• Make purchases of quantity items in relation to the best purchase price, discount, and terms.
• Negotiate prices and terms as appropriate and review supplier invoices for proper pricing and terms.
• Provide excellent customer service to suppliers by alleviating any concerns that may arise.
• Review damaged and defective items to determine warranty coverage and contact vendors if damage items are returnable.
• Advise the vendor, receiving department, and accounting department when damaged products arrive.
• Review slow-moving inventory reports with the Purchasing and E-commerce departments to determine the inventory that can be sold online and in-store.
• Assist in reviewing and moving dead stock.
• Advise management of any problem with vendors or customers, on vendor programs, specials, and new products.
• Obtain current price sheets or product catalogs and distribute them to the proper personnel.
• Maintain required records, files, and data processing information for each vendor line, including payment terms, co-op, rebate, and vendor return information.
• Assist in inventory cycle counting utilizing and reviewing all reports developed and printed for inventory control management and purchasing.
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, self-starter, sense of urgency, personable, and well organized.
• Able to comprehend and carry out detailed instructions.
• Able to work independently and use effective problem-solving skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Professionalism with respect to time management and meeting deadlines.
• Able to manage multiple, complex, on-going tasks and projects.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to effectively gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions.
• Willing and committed to accepting responsibility for matters within employee’s job duties and functions.
• Strong administrative skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience using NetSuite preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Math, Finance, or Economics desirable.
• 2 or more years of procurement experience within manufacturing or distribution. Commensurate work experience in a business setting will be considered.

Employment Type: Full-Time; Hybrid

Salary: $60,750 - $73,700 per year, based on background and experience

Professional Contractor Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free workplace. Background check and drug screening are required prior to employment.