Strategic Procurement & Inventory Specialist

LATICRETE International; Colonial Hills (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays + vacation & sick

Job summary

LATICRETE International is seeking a Buyer/Procurement professional to manage sourcing, inventory levels, and supplier relationships for our Greenville-area operations in South Carolina. You will translate demand signals into timely purchase actions, maintain purchasing master data, and collaborate with Planning, Operations, and Finance to optimize inventory and costs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, with strong MRP/ERP skills, and demonstrates excellent

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain roles.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and data parameters.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with inventory control techniques and software.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: develop stocking models based on demand, lead times, logistics, and supplier capabilities.
• Procurement: execute MRP actions, create and manage purchase orders, track orders, and coordinate inbound logistics.
• Supplier Relationship Management: build strong relationships to ensure timely deliveries and monitor supplier performance.
• Collaboration: work with Demand Planning, Operations, Finance, and Logistics to align purchasing with production and cash flow.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

MRP systems

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Business/Supply Chain/Finance

Tools

MRP software

ERP systems

Job description

LATICRETE International is seeking a Buyer/Procurement professional to manage sourcing, inventory levels, and supplier relationships for our Greenville-area operations in South Carolina. You will translate demand signals into timely purchase actions, maintain purchasing master data, and collaborate with Planning, Operations, and Finance to optimize inventory and costs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, with strong MRP/ERP skills, and demonstrates excellent