Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

KSM CASTINGS USA INC; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KSM Castings NC, Inc. is seeking a Buyer in the Purchasing department to manage material and equipment procurement and maintain inventory to meet demand. The role emphasizes vendor interaction, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance reviews to optimize cost and delivery reliability.

Responsibilities include coordinating procurement plans, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring service levels while reporting updates to management. Office supplies are also managed within this role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration or similar discipline is required.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing procurement.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timeliness of product delivery and the quality of the product delivered through frequent interaction with vendors.
• Develop strategies and negotiate with suppliers to purchase products at the lowest possible price.
• Reviews supplier performance and meets with suppliers to address issues and negotiate improvement.
• Expedite and devise alternative solutions to resolve back orders in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and communicates daily procurement and distribution plans.
• Develops internal cross-functional relationships to enhance the purchasing process.
• Meets or exceeds established service level goals for assigned items / suppliers.
• Responsible for developing and presenting updates to management as required.
• Maintain and order Office Supplies.
• Update approved vendor list as needed.
• Update open PR’S list daily.
• Check the status of Open PO’S.
• Work with AP, Finance, and logistics Dept. to resolve any issues.
• Assist inventory counts and audits.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

Procurement planning

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration or similar discipline

Job description

KSM Castings NC, Inc. is seeking a Buyer in the Purchasing department to manage material and equipment procurement and maintain inventory to meet demand. The role emphasizes vendor interaction, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance reviews to optimize cost and delivery reliability.

Responsibilities include coordinating procurement plans, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring service levels while reporting updates to management. Office supplies are also managed within this role.