Job Description

Job Description

Established in 1951, SPS Companies, Inc. is a wholesale distributor of products and services for residential and commercial plumbing, mechanical and industrial piping, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and fire protection. We currently have seven plumbing locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Colorado. SPS Kitchen and Bath Showrooms are located at three of these locations. In addition to plumbing and heating, we also have a fire protection division and a roofing and sheet metal division. As an Employee Owned Company (ESOP), our employees have a vested interest in SPS and its success.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Procure inventory by analyzing current inventory and demand
• Maintain product, buy packages, and model numbers of assigned buy lines
• Daily maintenance of new part numbers
• Maintain and update correct pricing of part numbers
• Follow-up on purchase orders and expedite overdue purchase orders
• Return of slow and dead inventory to vendors
• Meet and develop relationships with sales representatives and vendors
• Other duties as required by management

Qualifications:
To be successful in this position, candidate must be able to perform primary responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to correspond effectively with internal staff and external vendors
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software suite
• Education and Experience:
  1. Bachelor’s degree and prior purchasing experience preferred
  2. APICS/NAPM certification is a plus

This is a full-time position reporting to the Purchasing Manager. Office will be located at the corporate facility in St. Louis Park, MN. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, life and AD &D, long-term and short-term disability insurance. SPS Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a drug-free workplace, with pre-employment drug screening required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.