Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Hercules Industries, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Hercules Industries, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to execute purchasing and inventory processes that ensure product availability and service performance.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, process discipline, and understanding of commodities, suppliers, and internal customer needs. Daily activities include supporting sourcing, planning, and supplier coordination to optimize cost, inventory, and supplier performance while aligning with company objectives and end-to-end supply chain

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in purchasing inventory management, operations, or a related field.
• Experience using automated purchasing or inventory management systems advantageous.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with branches, vendors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Executes purchasing and replenishment using system-generated data and reports.
• Monitors inventory levels to support availability, service, and demand requirements.
• Identifies and addresses excess, slow-moving, and non-stock inventory items.
• Supports stocking strategies aligned with demand and working capital considerations.
• Partners with internal teams to support product availability and service levels.
• Maintains data accuracy in item and planning data across systems.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

Data accuracy

Process discipline

Supplier coordination

Cost control

Data-driven decisions

Education

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Hercules Industries, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to execute purchasing and inventory processes that ensure product availability and service performance.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, process discipline, and understanding of commodities, suppliers, and internal customer needs. Daily activities include supporting sourcing, planning, and supplier coordination to optimize cost, inventory, and supplier performance while aligning with company objectives and end-to-end supply chain