Strategic Procurement & Vendor Relations Specialist

Core and Main; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to procure materials, negotiate with vendors, and manage supplier relationships. The role involves reviewing procurement queues, placing orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining inventory accuracy to maximize profitability.

Strong data analysis and negotiation skills are essential for successful vendor partnerships. You'll collaborate with sales and customers to ensure accurate specifications and pricing, while monitoring open orders and adjusting

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline; certification may be required in some areas.
• 0-2 years of related field experience; MS/MA and 0-1 year of related field experience.

Responsibilities

• Review procurement queue and analyze items for potential purchases.
• Ensure material is placed on order; follow up with vendors, sales and customers to confirm delivery, specs and pricing.
• Coordinate flow of material from vendor to customer in a timely fashion.
• Follow up on order changes, cancellations, returns and fees.
• Evaluate daily purchasing reports and prioritize purchase orders for optimal levels to maximize profit.
• Maintain purchasing parameters to ensure accuracy in the inventory system.
• Initiate and verify price changes in the computer inventory system.
• Monitor open orders and update projected delivery dates.

Skills

Data analysis

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement planning

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related field

Tools

Inventory management system

Job description

Core & Main is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to procure materials, negotiate with vendors, and manage supplier relationships. The role involves reviewing procurement queues, placing orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining inventory accuracy to maximize profitability.

Strong data analysis and negotiation skills are essential for successful vendor partnerships. You'll collaborate with sales and customers to ensure accurate specifications and pricing, while monitoring open orders and adjusting