Strategic Procurement & Inventory Specialist

DH Pace Company, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

Employee discounts

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Overhead Door Company of Albuquerque, a DH Pace Company, Inc., is seeking a Buyer to manage material purchases, supplier relationships, and inventory to support project delivery in Albuquerque, NM. You will ensure quality, delivery, cost efficiency, and sustainability of material supply for assigned projects.

The role involves coordinating with vendors, AP, and project managers, analyzing inventory, negotiating terms, and maintaining pricing consistency while supporting cash flow and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and or a minimum of up to one (1) year related experience and/or training required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with ERP or equivalent system preferred.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, learn and interpret instructions.
• 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

• Responsible for the timely ordering, researching, and releasing of materials, services, and supplies for projects, including custom and stock product.
• Applies basic skills while developing specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to job functions.
• Monitor and analyze inventory through the entire procurement lifecycle; perform cycle counts and audits for the location/division and/or region.
• Review open purchase orders with timely confirmation, shortage reports, planned order reports and price variances.
• Conducts follow up with vendors to reduce costs of materials and supplies, improve freight economies, increase inventory turns, and negotiate favorable payment terms.
• Maintain consistency of pricing through knowledge of vendor territory pricing.
• Work with Corporate accounts payable to ensure the capturing of all early payment discounts.
• Resolve supplier issues that arise in relations to delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity, or cost of purchased goods or services in a timely fashion. Update management with frequent updates of material arrival. Notify Management of any issues interfering with project schedule.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract effectiveness, collaboration, and integration. Work to deliver improved results with key suppliers for assigned projects.
• Assist Purchasing Manager and Corporate Procurement in finding and developing suppliers as a means of both expanding supply base and driving competitive cost advantages.
• Consistently follow up on delivery requirements communicating with sales and project managers to determine level of priorities and requirements to minimize inventory value and maximize cash flow.
• Acquire knowledge of project / stock parts to offer substitutions to benefit cost and / or timing.
• Coordinate with Admin staff to ensure accuracy of data entry and reduction of costs.
• Ensure RGA (returned goods authorization) materials are handled immediately as time allows and job costs are accurate.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Overhead Door Company of Albuquerque, a DH Pace Company, Inc., is seeking a Buyer to manage material purchases, supplier relationships, and inventory to support project delivery in Albuquerque, NM. You will ensure quality, delivery, cost efficiency, and sustainability of material supply for assigned projects.

The role involves coordinating with vendors, AP, and project managers, analyzing inventory, negotiating terms, and maintaining pricing consistency while supporting cash flow and timely