Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Lonestar Electric Supply Partners; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and vision保险

401(k) Retirement Plan and Match

Paid Time Off

Specified Holiday Pay

Job summary

Lonestar Equipment Solutions is seeking an experienced Purchasing and Inventory Control Associate to manage purchasing and inventory for the company. The role requires quick learning, strong negotiation, and collaboration with sales, customer service, and logistics teams to optimize workflow.

The ideal candidate will maintain inventory databases, negotiate contracts with vendors, and ensure compliance with policies while meeting deadlines and maintaining high service levels.

Qualifications

• Barnard’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Purchases supplies, materials, and parts for the company.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly.
• Develops and maintains inventory databases for supplies and materials used.
• Negotiates and completes contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies.
• Collaborates with sales, customer service, and logistics departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.
• Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
• Purchases large and complex items.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Job description

Lonestar Equipment Solutions is seeking an experienced Purchasing and Inventory Control Associate to manage purchasing and inventory for the company. The role requires quick learning, strong negotiation, and collaboration with sales, customer service, and logistics teams to optimize workflow.

The ideal candidate will maintain inventory databases, negotiate contracts with vendors, and ensure compliance with policies while meeting deadlines and maintaining high service levels.