Strategic Buyer & Inventory Optimizer

John R White Company Incorporated; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John R White Company Incorporated is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing and inventory replenishment with a focus on optimizing product availability and profitability. You will balance supplier performance, inventory investment, and customer needs while leading data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes ownership, proactive communication, and strong supplier relationships, requiring a fast-paced, on-site 40-hour work week in Birmingham, AL.

Qualifications

• Analytical and process-oriented mindset with ability to evaluate information, identify discrepancies and risks, determine root causes, and make sound decisions.
• Strong prioritization and workload management skills, balancing recurring responsibilities with time-sensitive needs.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving, including independent investigation and escalation when appropriate.
• Attention to detail with understanding of how transactions impact inventory, customers, and financials.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing and inventory replenishment to support product availability while balancing inventory investment and supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensure on-time delivery, and manage issues and exceptions.
• Negotiate pricing, discount terms, and other commercial terms within authority.
• Communicate proactively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Acumatica ERP

StockIQ

Zendesk

Microsoft Copilot

Power BI

Job description

John R White Company Incorporated is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing and inventory replenishment with a focus on optimizing product availability and profitability. You will balance supplier performance, inventory investment, and customer needs while leading data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes ownership, proactive communication, and strong supplier relationships, requiring a fast-paced, on-site 40-hour work week in Birmingham, AL.