Strategic Inventory & Purchasing Specialist

Mancon; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

MANCON is seeking an Inventory Specialist to oversee inventory movement and procurement for MaineDOT statewide. You will coordinate with store supervisors on purchasing, selling, and transferring inventory to reduce levels and ensure availability.

The role involves identifying vendors, negotiating terms, evaluating performance, and supporting weekly cycle counts and transfers between locations. Strong Excel skills and experience with inventory software are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years inventory experience
• 1 year purchasing experience or similar
• Microsoft Excel experience
• Experience with inventory software systems
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team player with organizational skills
• Self-motivated individual able to work with limited direct supervision
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor base and purchasing agreements to provide network of suppliers to support our MaineDOT customers with products for the best combination of price, quality, availability, and service.
• Analyze inventory levels and usage to reduce inventory and pricing and maximize availability and quality.
• Research and identify obsolete/inactive inventory and coordinate return to the vendor or transfer to MANCON locations.
• Assist MANCON management team with vendor purchase agreements.
• Work with MaineDOT satellite locations to return and transfer inactive inventory.
• Assist in performing weekly inventory cycle counts
• Assist in performing counts during wall-to-wall inventories
• Review, familiarize with, and adhere to MANCON’s Policy, Procedures and Safety Manual.
• May occasionally, drive MANCON vehicle to designated locations to assist with inventory, customer returns, and vendor returns
• Provide 24-hour support at the MaineDOT location during emergencies
• Assist with inventory research projects as requested
• Participate in the SCM continuing training program
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor management

Microsoft Excel

Valid Driver’s License

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Self-motivated

Tools

Inventory software systems

Job description

MANCON is seeking an Inventory Specialist to oversee inventory movement and procurement for MaineDOT statewide. You will coordinate with store supervisors on purchasing, selling, and transferring inventory to reduce levels and ensure availability.

The role involves identifying vendors, negotiating terms, evaluating performance, and supporting weekly cycle counts and transfers between locations. Strong Excel skills and experience with inventory software are required.