Strategic Vendor Buyer: Inventory & Negotiation Expert

Full Steam Staffing LLC; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

AD&D

Job summary

Full Steam Staffing LLC in Scotts Valley, CA is seeking an experienced Vendor Buyer to join our team. This full-time role focuses on purchasing finished branded products, managing inventory, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to secure cost-effective agreements.

You will analyze stock levels, plan purchases, negotiate pricing, and monitor POs and invoices. Proficiency with NAVision or similar ERP, and excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Experience resolving vendor discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze daily stock alert reports to maintain inventory levels.
• Plan and schedule purchases based on inventory needs, discounts, and demand.
• Negotiate pricing, promotional discounts, and purchasing agreements with vendors.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships and identify opportunities to improve pricing, delivery, and quality.
• Investigate and resolve purchase order, invoice, and pricing discrepancies.
• Coordinate product updates and transitions between discontinued and new versions.
• Review vendor price changes and determine cost-effective purchasing strategies.
• Monitor vendor insurance documentation to ensure coverage remains current.
• Track outstanding purchase orders and follow up with vendors for timely deliveries.
• Evaluate excess inventory and coordinate returns or RAs with vendors.
• Maintain purchasing, inventory, and product data in NAVision.
• Perform administrative duties including filing, calls, and emails.
• Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to resolve purchasing concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

NAVision

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Steam Staffing LLC in Scotts Valley, CA is seeking an experienced Vendor Buyer to join our team. This full-time role focuses on purchasing finished branded products, managing inventory, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to secure cost-effective agreements.

You will analyze stock levels, plan purchases, negotiate pricing, and monitor POs and invoices. Proficiency with NAVision or similar ERP, and excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success.