Strategic Procurement Specialist

Core & Main LP; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main, based in St. Louis, is seeking a Procurement/Buyer to purchase and negotiate materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. This role evaluates quotes, tracks orders, and maintains supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing.

The ideal candidate holds a BS/BA in a related discipline and 0–2 years of experience, with working knowledge of inventory systems and procurement processes. Travel is occasional.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience in related field OR MS/MA and generally 0–1 year of experience in related field.
• Certification may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Review procurement queue and analyze items for potential purchases.
• Ensure material is placed on order. Follow up with vendors, sales and customer to confirm delivery, specifications, and pricing.
• Coordinate flow of material from vendor to customer in a timely fashion.
• Follow up on any order changes, cancellations, process returns and cancellations fees
• Evaluate daily purchasing reports, prioritize purchase orders by critical need; ensure orders meet the optimal levels to maximize profit and sales.
• Maintain product line purchasing parameters to ensure daily purchasing reports are accurate as calculated by computerized inventory system.
• Initiate and verify price changes in the computer inventory system.
• Monitor open orders and maintain projected delivery dates updated.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Procurement

Inventory systems

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Core & Main, based in St. Louis, is seeking a Procurement/Buyer to purchase and negotiate materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. This role evaluates quotes, tracks orders, and maintains supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing.

The ideal candidate holds a BS/BA in a related discipline and 0–2 years of experience, with working knowledge of inventory systems and procurement processes. Travel is occasional.