Strategic Procurement & Inventory Manager

LATICRETE International; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays

Flexible spending

Life Insurance & AD&D

Job summary

LATICRETE International in Mount Pleasant, SC seeks a Buyer to procure quality goods, manage inventory, and optimize supplier performance. You will translate demand signals into timely purchasing actions, maintain master data, and support cross-functional planning across planning, operations, and finance.

Requirements include an Associate's degree and 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, with strong MRP knowledge and excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business/supply chain.
• 3+ years in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain roles.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and data parameters.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: maintain stocking models, review and adjust parameters, identify risks, and reflect current capabilities.
• Procurement: manage purchase orders, track orders, coordinate inbound logistics, and resolve issues with suppliers.
• Supplier Relationship Management: foster collaboration, monitor performance, escalate issues, and promote ethical sourcing.
• Collaboration: partner with Demand Planning, Operations, Finance to align purchasing with production and cash flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Inventory control

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

MRP systems knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance

Tools

MRP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

LATICRETE International in Mount Pleasant, SC seeks a Buyer to procure quality goods, manage inventory, and optimize supplier performance. You will translate demand signals into timely purchasing actions, maintain master data, and support cross-functional planning across planning, operations, and finance.

Requirements include an Associate's degree and 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, with strong MRP knowledge and excellent negotiation and communication skills.