Strategic Purchasing & Vendor Relations Coordinator

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

All In Ownership Plan

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the purchasing department and coordinate with vendors and warehouse staff. The role emphasizes inventory control, order processing, and maintaining supplier relationships.

The position requires strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a pay range of 60–75k annually. DOE with full benefits and year-round opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of purchasing experience
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory, and supply management systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Support the purchasing manager in day-to-day operations
• Perform vendor research and selection to enhance profitability and reduce costs
• Manage purchase orders, oversee shipping schedules and purchase records
• Work with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders and identify discrepancies
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors

Skills

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Sourcing

Inventory management

Purchasing software

Spreadsheet proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or B.S. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related field preferred

Tools

Purchasing software

ERP systems

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the purchasing department and coordinate with vendors and warehouse staff. The role emphasizes inventory control, order processing, and maintaining supplier relationships.

The position requires strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a pay range of 60–75k annually. DOE with full benefits and year-round opportunities.