Strategic Procurement Lead - Inventory & Sourcing

Rexel USA; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rexel USA in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing strategies, review branch assortments, and manage in-stock fill rates across a regional distribution network. You will expedite POs, optimize costs, and collaborate with branches and vendors to ensure alignment with commercial strategies.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing within electrical distribution, strong MS Office skills, and a track record in negotiations and inventory management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional purchasing/buying experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry.
• High School or GED - Required.
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Branch assortment inventory reviews with the Branch Manager for assigned branches two times per year.
• Act as liaison between the commercial team and the procurement organization to ensure procurement strategies are aligned with commercial strategies.
• Communicate and drive national and regional supplier and procurement strategies to the regional commercial team.
• Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to new team members.
• Stock procurement/replenishment for assigned Branch/ Customer Solution Centers and/or assigned supplier lines.
• Daily review of critical items below minimum, allocations, or stock outs for all assigned Branch/ Customer Solution Centers.
• Address and process stock backorders and stock requests submitted via the system.
• Meet or exceed defined item availability service level for all assigned Branch/ Customer Solution Centers and/or assigned supplier lines.
• Meet or exceed defined inventory turns for all assigned Branch/ Customer Solution Centers and/or assigned supplier lines.
• Work with system planner to ensure accuracy of replenishment system data i.e. lead-time, forecasting, standard package and buy multiplies.
• Assist Branch/ Customer Solution Centers on special buys to enhance margins and maintain inventory levels.
• Work with Branch/ Customer Solution Centers associates to perpetuate stock sales growth for all responsible lines/branches.
• Assist Branch/ Customer Solution Centers operations with non-conformity receipt issues.
• Assist Branch/ Customer Solution Centers with supplier review process/workflow request submission.
• Assist Branch/ Customer Solution Centers on project/direct buys to maximize gross margin through supplier leverage.
• Assist with system cost maintenance issues through Vendor Pricing team for assigned branches and/or supplier lines.
• Assist with negotiations of supplier returns to reduce excess/dead stock.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Purchasing experience

MS Office

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rexel USA in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing strategies, review branch assortments, and manage in-stock fill rates across a regional distribution network. You will expedite POs, optimize costs, and collaborate with branches and vendors to ensure alignment with commercial strategies.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing within electrical distribution, strong MS Office skills, and a track record in negotiations and inventory management.