Strategic Procurement & Inventory Lead

LATICRETE International; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays + vacation & sick

Flexible spending

Life Insurance, AD&D

Plant shutdown between Christmas and N

Job summary

LATICRETE International is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement of quality goods while meeting cost, quality, and delivery objectives. You will collaborate with Planning, Operations, Finance, and Suppliers to execute procurement plans driven by demand signals and MRP.

Responsibilities include stocking models, purchase orders, supplier issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination to ensure optimal inventory and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain roles.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and data parameters.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in inventory control techniques and inventory software.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management.

Responsibilities

• Implement stocking models considering demand forecasts, lead times, logistics, and supplier capabilities.
• Create and manage purchase orders in line with cost, quality, and delivery targets; track orders and coordinate inbound logistics to meet need dates.
• Review and maintain purchasing master data (e.g., lead times, order multiples, safety stock) and planning parameters to reflect current supply and supplier capabilities.
• Execute MRP action messages and translate approved demand signals into timely purchase actions to maintain targeted inventory and service levels.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning and cross-functional teams to align purchasing activity with production schedules and cash flow considerations.
• Manage supplier relationships and address delivery/quality issues, escalating as needed.
• Support data collection for supplier performance tracking and promote ethical sourcing.

Skills

MRP systems

Data analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Supply chain

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in Business/Supply Chain/Finance

Tools

Inventory management software

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

LATICRETE International is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement of quality goods while meeting cost, quality, and delivery objectives. You will collaborate with Planning, Operations, Finance, and Suppliers to execute procurement plans driven by demand signals and MRP.

Responsibilities include stocking models, purchase orders, supplier issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination to ensure optimal inventory and on-time delivery.