Strategic Procurement & Inventory Specialist

LATICRETE International; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays + vacation & sick

Flexible spending

Life Insurance, AD&D

Plant shutdown week

Job summary

LATICRETE International in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier relationships. You will translate demand signals into timely purchase actions while aligning with production schedules.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, a solid grasp of MRP, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments.

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.

Responsibilities

• Implement stocking models considering factors such as demand forecasts, lead times, logistics, and supplier capabilities.
• Execute MRP action messages and translate approved demand signals into timely purchase actions to maintain targeted inventory and service levels.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and timeliness of deliveries.
• Partner with Demand Planning on forecast signals and coordinate with Operations, Warehousing/Logistics, and Finance to align purchasing with production schedules and cash flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

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

Tools

MRP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

LATICRETE International in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier relationships. You will translate demand signals into timely purchase actions while aligning with production schedules.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, a solid grasp of MRP, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments.