Strategic Inventory & Purchasing Specialist

Tecta America Corporation; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sterling Commercial Roofing, aTecta America company, is seeking an Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator to manage inventory, place orders, and support Project Managers and Accounting. This role focuses on accurate ordering, timely delivery, and thorough documentation within a structured team environment.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with inventory data, Excel-based reporting, and vendor coordination in a construction-related setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control, purchasing, supply chain, or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with inventory or purchasing software. Experience with Navision a plus.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, distribution, or a similar industry.
• Understanding of inventory control and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Track materials coming in and going out of inventory.
• Research and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Perform inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Work with warehouse staff to verify inventory levels.
• Monitor stock levels and help prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Create and enter purchase orders.
• Track orders and delivery dates.
• Follow up with vendors on order status and shipments.
• Help resolve delivery issues and pricing discrepancies.
• Maintain part numbers, product information, and cost data.
• Support Project Managers with updates on open orders.
• Maintain organized purchasing and inventory records.
• Scan and file project documentation.
• Track vendor returns, credits, and refunds.
• Prepare inventory and purchasing reports.
• Use Excel and business systems to analyze inventory data.
• Assist with annual inventory counts.
• Help track obsolete or unused materials.
• Support inventory audits and provide documentation when needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Navision

Inventory software

Purchasing software

Job description

Sterling Commercial Roofing, aTecta America company, is seeking an Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator to manage inventory, place orders, and support Project Managers and Accounting. This role focuses on accurate ordering, timely delivery, and thorough documentation within a structured team environment.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with inventory data, Excel-based reporting, and vendor coordination in a construction-related setting.