Strategic Buyer & Inventory Optimizer

Kendall Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kendall Group is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for Galloup branches. You will set and maintain inventory levels, work with vendors, and support ERP processes to optimize turns across thousands of SKUs.

Strong negotiation and Excel skills, plus forecasting and modeling knowledge, are required to help ensure efficient sourcing and cost controls in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ distribution or customer service experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Excel proficiency and strong analytical skills; inventory forecasting knowledge.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and negotiate with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Assemble requisitions, purchase orders, and special orders from all sources.
• Recommend substitutes to save costs or improve delivery.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and evaluate quotations.
• Update ERP data and generate reports for internal and external customers.
• Support and back up the purchasing department; participate in ERP training.

Skills

Customer Focus

Results

Action Oriented

Accountability and Responsibility

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem Solving

Strategic Ability

Negotiating

Self-starter

self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Eclipse ERP

Excel

Job description

The Kendall Group is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for Galloup branches. You will set and maintain inventory levels, work with vendors, and support ERP processes to optimize turns across thousands of SKUs.

Strong negotiation and Excel skills, plus forecasting and modeling knowledge, are required to help ensure efficient sourcing and cost controls in a fast-paced distribution environment.