Strategic Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Socket.dev; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Winzer Corporation is seeking a Purchaser/Inventory Analyst to maintain optimal stock levels, manage MRO and OEM fasteners purchases, and minimize obsolescence. The role focuses on balancing fill rate, turns, and transfers while driving vendor performance and cost control.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of purchasing experience, familiarity with federal purchasing regulations, and strong data analysis and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related purchasing experience; experience in purchasing fasteners is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of federal government purchasing regulations is highly desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run reports on stocking levels for assigned products.
• Adjust purchasing variables to maximize inventory turns and fill rates.
• Build and issue purchase orders to sources and negotiate pricing to protect bottom-line profits.
• Expedite ordered products to ensure timely delivery.
• Establish and maintain vendor databases.
• Review and respond to receiving and pricing discrepancies.
• Review and drive vendor performance on price, lead time, and shipping accuracy.
• Collaborate with Product Manager to manage cost of goods and vendor price changes.
• Monitor obsolete inventory and coordinate vendor returns.
• Report trends to internal teams and assist with price increase management.
• Maintain set inventory levels and propose solutions to hit targets.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Data mining

Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Winzer Corporation is seeking a Purchaser/Inventory Analyst to maintain optimal stock levels, manage MRO and OEM fasteners purchases, and minimize obsolescence. The role focuses on balancing fill rate, turns, and transfers while driving vendor performance and cost control.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of purchasing experience, familiarity with federal purchasing regulations, and strong data analysis and Excel skills.