Strategic Buyer: Inventory & Supplier Performance

The John R. White Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The John R. White Company is seeking a Buyer to support procurement and inventory replenishment while balancing product availability, inventory investment, supplier performance, cost, and customer needs.

The role emphasizes data-supported recommendations based on demand and supply conditions, with ownership and proactive communication across suppliers and internal teams. The ideal candidate will manage daily supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, monitor fill rates, and contribute

Qualifications

• Analytical and process-oriented mindset.
• Strong prioritization and workload management skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail with data accuracy.
• Ownership and follow-through on purchasing issues.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively.
• Experience with ERP/BI tools (Acumatica, StockIQ, Zendesk, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing and inventory replenishment to balance availability and investment.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolution of issues.
• Communicate proactively with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Negotiate terms within authority and manage cost changes.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency in purchasing processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Ownership & accountability

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Excel & Outlook

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Acumatica ERP

StockIQ

Zendesk

Microsoft Copilot

Power BI

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The John R. White Company is seeking a Buyer to support procurement and inventory replenishment while balancing product availability, inventory investment, supplier performance, cost, and customer needs.

The role emphasizes data-supported recommendations based on demand and supply conditions, with ownership and proactive communication across suppliers and internal teams. The ideal candidate will manage daily supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, monitor fill rates, and contribute