Strategic Materials Buyer — Inventory & Cost Optimization

D.H. Pace Company, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

HSA and FSA options

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

DH Pace Company, Inc. seeks a Buyer for our Albuquerque, NM office to manage procurement, inventory levels, and supplier relationships for projects. You will order, research, and release materials, aiming for cost efficiency and timely delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree or related experience, plus familiarity with ERP systems. Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills will help you coordinate with vendors and internal teams to support project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or a minimum of up to one year related experience
• Experience with ERP or equivalent system preferred
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to operate a computer, phone, and other productivity machinery
• Must be able to work under varying degrees of workplace stress where constructive feedback from others is encouraged
• Must have excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically handle confrontation

Responsibilities

• Order, research, and release materials, services, and supplies for projects, including custom and stock product
• Develop specialized skills in procedures, operations, tools, materials, and equipment
• Monitor and analyze inventory through the procurement lifecycle; perform cycle counts and audits
• Review open purchase orders with timely confirmations, shortage reports, planned order reports and price variances
• Negotiate favorable payment terms with suppliers to reduce costs
• Maintain consistency of pricing through knowledge of vendor territory pricing
• Work with Accounts Payable to ensure capturing of early payment discounts
• Resolve supplier issues related to delivery dates, quality, and cost in a timely fashion
• Monitor supplier performance and contract effectiveness; push for improvements with key suppliers
• Assist Purchasing Manager and Corporate Procurement in expanding supply base and driving competitive cost advantages
• Coordinate with sales and project managers to determine priorities and minimize inventory value
• Acquire knowledge of project stock parts to offer substitutions for cost or timing
• Coordinate with Admin staff to ensure data entry accuracy and cost reduction
• Ensure returned goods are handled promptly and accurately
• Participate in physical inventories
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Oral & written communication

Conflict resolution

Stress management

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 1 year related experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

DH Pace Company, Inc. seeks a Buyer for our Albuquerque, NM office to manage procurement, inventory levels, and supplier relationships for projects. You will order, research, and release materials, aiming for cost efficiency and timely delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree or related experience, plus familiarity with ERP systems. Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills will help you coordinate with vendors and internal teams to support project schedules.