Remote Purchasing Specialist: ERP & Inventory

SFP Holdings Inc.; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Purchasing Specialist at SFP Holdings Inc. supports day-to-day procurement of materials, equipment, and services to meet project and inventory needs.

The role processes transactions, coordinates with vendors and internal customers, and gains exposure to ERP and CRM systems used in fire and life safety. You will review purchase requests, create purchase orders, monitor order status, assist with RFQ processes, and collaborate with Warehouse and Accounts Payable to keep operations running

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or some college coursework in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, preferred.
• 1–2 years of purchasing or procurement experience, strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting field service, construction, MRO, or distribution environments, preferred.
• Exposure to ERP or purchasing systems, strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Oracle Fusion.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests and create accurate purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, lead times, and acknowledgements.
• Monitor order status and provide delivery updates to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with basic RFQ processes under the direction of more senior team members.
• Help maintain appropriate stock levels by ordering inventory items as needed.
• Participate in periodic inventory counts and reconciling discrepancies.
• Use ERP and CRM systems (e.g., Sage, Salesforce Lightning) to manage purchasing transactions and documentation.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Accounts Payable, and Field Operations to support job requirements and resolve issues.
• Escalate complex issues or vendor performance concerns to the Purchasing Agent or Lead.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP systems

MS Excel

Vendor communication

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree pref

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Sage

Salesforce Lightning

Job description

The Purchasing Specialist at SFP Holdings Inc. supports day-to-day procurement of materials, equipment, and services to meet project and inventory needs.

The role processes transactions, coordinates with vendors and internal customers, and gains exposure to ERP and CRM systems used in fire and life safety. You will review purchase requests, create purchase orders, monitor order status, assist with RFQ processes, and collaborate with Warehouse and Accounts Payable to keep operations running