Strategic OEM Buyer & Inventory Optimizer

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc.; Franksville (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc. is seeking a purchaser for the OEM team in Wisconsin to manage purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries. You will review forecasts, validate procurement plans, and optimize costs by consolidating orders and negotiating with suppliers.

Proficiency in Excel and Prophet 21 ERP is highly valued. This role requires a detail-minded, organized professional who can communicate clearly and work across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or two years of purchasing experience required.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to negotiate and persuade toward a positive outcome.
• Organized and detail-minded with strong follow-up.
• Strong sense of urgency for deadlines and progress.
• Able to manage competing tasks and meet goals.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with integrity and professionalism.
• Strong math skills and Excel/ERP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review PORG reports and place PO for 10K+ SKUs across 50+ suppliers.
• Update delivery dates on Open PO reports as needed.
• Validate procurement plans and execute POs to OEM DCs.
• Manage inventory levels and develop plans to improve turns.
• Monitor forecasts and usage trends to meet service levels.
• Optimize PO cycles and total costs via load consolidation and sourcing.
• Resolve backorders with fill-in buy opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to address supply issues.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality of products delivered.
• Negotiate pricing and review supplier performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Integrity

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2 years purchasing experience

Tools

Prophet 21 ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc. is seeking a purchaser for the OEM team in Wisconsin to manage purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries. You will review forecasts, validate procurement plans, and optimize costs by consolidating orders and negotiating with suppliers.

Proficiency in Excel and Prophet 21 ERP is highly valued. This role requires a detail-minded, organized professional who can communicate clearly and work across