Strategic Buyer & Inventory Planner

LATICRETE International; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays

Flexible spending

Life Insurance, AD&D

Plant shutdown holiday

Job summary

LATICRETE International in the United States is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier relationships across global operations. You will translate demand into purchase actions, optimize stock levels, and collaborate with Planning, Operations, Finance, and Suppliers to support on-time delivery and cost targets.

The role requires an Associate’s degree, 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain roles.
• Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and data parameters.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in inventory control techniques and inventory management software.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement stocking models considering factors such as demand forecasts, lead times, logistics, and supplier capabilities.
• Execute MRP action messages and translate approved demand signals into timely purchase actions to maintain targeted inventory and service levels.
• Create and manage purchase orders in line with cost, quality, and delivery targets; track orders and coordinate inbound logistics to meet need dates.
• Resolve day-to-day supplier issues (price, delivery, invoice discrepancies), escalating to management as needed.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and timeliness of deliveries.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Operations, Warehousing/Logistics, and Finance to align purchasing activity with production schedules and cash flow.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Finance

Tools

MRP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

LATICRETE International in the United States is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier relationships across global operations. You will translate demand into purchase actions, optimize stock levels, and collaborate with Planning, Operations, Finance, and Suppliers to support on-time delivery and cost targets.

The role requires an Associate’s degree, 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication and negotiation abilities.