Strategic Buyer-Planner: Inventory & Supplier Liaison

Bell Supply Company; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Supply Company seeks a Buyer–Planner to provide purchasing support across all branches, ensuring proper inventory levels and product mix. You will liaise with branches, supplier partners, and AP to review, place, and expedite Purchase Orders and resolve issues.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in PVF industries, strong Excel skills, and good communication. Some travel is expected as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in PVF industries.
• PVF products knowledge is preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills preferred.
• Moderate travel is expected for this position.

Responsibilities

• Run a monthly update of inventory items stocking levels.
• Generate Purchase Requisitions for the branches to review and approve.
• Convert approved Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders.
• Maintain Purchase Orders for pricing accuracy and meeting Freight terms.
• Submit Purchase Orders to Supplier Partners.
• Follow up with Supplier Partners to ensure Purchase Orders are confirmed and shipped in a timely manner.
• Review and reconcile Order Confirmations for total amounts, correct items, pricing, and terms.
• Execute creation of Transfer orders for surplus in other branches.
• Follow up with other branches to ensure Transfer orders are shipped timely.
• Work with branches and supplier partners to resolve shipping discrepancies and damages.
• Work with the AP team and supplier partners to resolve pricing issues.
• Run monthly data reports as requested.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PVF products knowledge

Job description

Bell Supply Company seeks a Buyer–Planner to provide purchasing support across all branches, ensuring proper inventory levels and product mix. You will liaise with branches, supplier partners, and AP to review, place, and expedite Purchase Orders and resolve issues.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in PVF industries, strong Excel skills, and good communication. Some travel is expected as part of daily operations.