Our Mesquite, TX client is seeking a Purchasing Specialist/Manager.
Vendor Relations:
Develop and maintain relationships with designated vendors, serving as the main point of contact.
Negotiate preferred vendor programs and implement company-wide product line conversions.
Collaborate with branches and vendors on short and long term inventory forecasts.
Track vendor orders to ensure timely delivery of Purchase Orders, and manage vendor performance in accordance to expectations outlined in vendor score cards.
Present vendor performance at annual meetings with key vendors.
Inventory Management/Planning:
Prevent and manage inventory backorders, manage open orders by timing and quantity as needed to respond to changing demand patterns. Expedite orders when necessary.
Manage excess and obsolete inventories as well as stock rebalancing with vendors.
Manage key performance metrics surrounding inventory turn, service levels, and obsolescence.
Manage inventory levels, availability levels, aging and turns. Identifies order strategies, problem areas and possible corrective actions.
Implement inventory recommendations to achieve targeted goals.
Analyze branch inventory levels and sales rates, recognizing trends. Use results to recommend mix of product, allocation strategies, or other efficiencies.
Manage overall average inventory levels at branches through regular replenishment reviews with regional managers.
Provide transactional backup to purchasing agents as needed.
Participate in annual physical counts at a branch location.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 3-5 years relevant work experience required; inventory planning in distribution, logistics, or procurement or related field preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
The ability to work with multiple computer applications at the same time.
Strong ability to manage time effectively, balance multiple tasks at once, and reprioritize as needed.
Self motivated, and demonstrates initiative.
Ability to develop relationships and work in a team environment.
Experience with vendor (or 3rd party) relationships.
Demonstrated analytical ability.
Understanding of distribution math concepts.
Advanced knowledge of PC Windows based applications (Excel).
Please visit us on the web at www.frontlinesourcegroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.
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