Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Lead

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to strengthen responsible purchasing, vendor evaluation, inventory visibility, logistics, cost awareness, and supplier relationships. This role will turn company priorities into clear, dependable work while partnering directly with colleagues across functions.

Nicely Co. is an early-stage company, so this position will help create the processes and internal systems behind the work, not merely inherit a mature playbook.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability in responsible purchasing, vendor evaluation, inventory visibility, logistics, cost awareness, and supplier relationships.
• Ability to own scope with judgment and accountability in an early-stage environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across responsible purchasing, vendor evaluation, inventory visibility, logistics, cost awareness, and supplier relationships.
• Translate the priorities of the Purchasing Specialist role into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes that fit an early-stage company and can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate solutions, and escalate consequential decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle company, customer, and employee information responsibly.
• Use relevant evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to affected teammates.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor evaluation

Inventory visibility

Logistics

Cost awareness

Supplier relationships

Communication

Ownership

Education

Relevant education or certification

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to strengthen responsible purchasing, vendor evaluation, inventory visibility, logistics, cost awareness, and supplier relationships. This role will turn company priorities into clear, dependable work while partnering directly with colleagues across functions.

Nicely Co. is an early-stage company, so this position will help create the processes and internal systems behind the work, not merely inherit a mature playbook.