Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Sonepar; Irving (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply is seeking a Purchasing Agent at our RDC/Branch to manage inventory levels, create vendor PO's, and ensure accurate product data and pricing. You will work with sales to resolve procurement issues, expedite orders, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and purchasing knowledge, with strong detail orientation, communication, and multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with excellent communication and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, able to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate PC skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Purchasing knowledge including basic skills of procurement – order points, line points, demand, safety stock, excess and dead stock.

Responsibilities

• Follow branch and company procedures to maintain minimum inventory levels while avoiding branch shortages of necessary materials to service our customers.
• Review inventory levels through system and create vendor purchase orders to fulfill branch inventory needs on stock items as well as purchase non-stock items when needed for sales force.
• Review and maintain purchasing parameters on items within system to provide proper service levels to our customers.
• Work with product team to ensure the product data base has accurate pricing, costing, product descriptions, and vendor information.
• Expedite and track all outstanding orders.
• Make recommendations for major purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in pricing or unusual availability situations.
• Establish professional vendor and branch relationships to develop trust and a solid working relationship to accomplish common goals.
• Work with sales force to help resolve vendor procurement issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive business information.
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Time management

Procurement knowledge

Education

Industrial Distribution / Business Management degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Crawford Electric Supply is seeking a Purchasing Agent at our RDC/Branch to manage inventory levels, create vendor PO's, and ensure accurate product data and pricing. You will work with sales to resolve procurement issues, expedite orders, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and purchasing knowledge, with strong detail orientation, communication, and multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.