Strategic Procurement & Inventory Specialist

LATICRETE International; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays in addition to paid  

1 week paid plant shutdown between the

Flexible spending

Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental

1 week paid plant shutdown between the

Job summary

LATICRETE International is seeking a procurement-minded professional to join our global sourcing team. You will own inventory and procurement planning, translating demand signals into timely purchasing decisions while maintaining cost, quality, and on-time delivery targets.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in procurement or supply chain roles, strong MRP knowledge, and excellent analytical and negotiation abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: implement stocking models considering demand, lead times, logistics, and supplier capabilities.
• Procurement: execute MRP action messages, create and manage purchase orders, and coordinate inbound logistics.
• Supplier Relationship Management: cultivate relationships to ensure reliability and timely deliveries.
• Collaboration: partner with Demand Planning, Operations, Finance to align purchasing with production and cash flow.

Skills

MRP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

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

Tools

MRP software

Inventory management software

Job description

LATICRETE International is seeking a procurement-minded professional to join our global sourcing team. You will own inventory and procurement planning, translating demand signals into timely purchasing decisions while maintaining cost, quality, and on-time delivery targets.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in procurement or supply chain roles, strong MRP knowledge, and excellent analytical and negotiation abilities.