Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

JOB STATUS Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY The Purchasing & Inventory Lead is responsible for all aspects of the procurement process including identifying suppliers, researching and sourcing goods and services, processing purchase orders, verifying delivered items, and monitoring customer backorders. To be successful you should be able to critically assess suppliers and products, and buy at the best possible total cost. In addition, this position is accountable for inventory levels and accuracy, collaborating internally to support positive customer experiences, maintaining meticulous transaction records, and handling vendor/supplier relations.

BEHAVIORS

Honesty/Integrity

Accountability

Reliability

Team Player/ Collaborator

Problem Solver

Sense of Urgency

Accurate

Thorough

Confident

Good Judgement

Can-Do Attitude

Customer Focus (Internally and Externally)

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Purchasing

Maintains inventory levels and purchase parameters to make sure product is in stock and on time.

Prepares, processes and submits purchase orders for all inventory items, and other items listed below, as appropriate:

Shipping and Receiving Supplies

Cylinders and Fill Plant Parts

Maintenance and Facility Supplies

Receives product into inventory.

Checks and monitors backorder and open order reports daily. Proactively follows up with vendors on delayed orders, and other backorder related questions.

Creates and controls Welders’ unique part #’s including assignment of product categories, manufacturer part #s, and other unique part # attributes.

Maintain product costs and vendor price changes

Maintain customer hardgoods special pricing

Coordinate showroom “sticker” pricing, as applicable, and monitor showroom stocking

Schedules and verifies inbound inventory deliveries.

Communicates relevant information across the company (i.e. upcoming price changes, newly available products, newly stocked products, discontinued products, etc.)

Assists Accounts Payable with researching and resolving issues and/or concerns.

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Keeps an eye on standards for the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, support and cost-efficiency – and takes appropriate actions.

Builds and maintains good working relationships with existing vendors and suppliers.

Negotiates with suppliers on price break agreements, rebates, and other favorable terms.

Inventory

Inventory control: including the Inventory Masterfile in the company’s software, the accuracy of physical inventory, and monitoring and maintaining the levels of saleable inventory and dead-stock.

Monitors and maintains accuracy of inventory records, including prevention or correction of sources of discrepancies and/or inefficiencies.

Observes that inventory is stored properly and neatly – and takes appropriate actions.

Monitors and coordinates reduction of dead stock/inactive inventory – with the goal of prevention.

Participates in and assists in annual physical inventory.

Utilizes cycle counts, as appropriate, including audits of inventory bin locations and equipment serial #’s.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Good verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with or the ability and willingness to learn Welders TIMS system and reporting tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree preferred, relevant experience may be substituted.

Minimum of one (1) year purchasing experience, three (3) years preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal work schedule: 8am - 5pm M-F, Periodic 8am - 12:30 pm Saturdays (rotating, about once a quarter).

May need to lift up to 50 LBS at times.

Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and working a desktop and/or mobile computer device.

Must be able to navigate access to Welders' facilities.

Attend, as appropriate, meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn of new industry products and trends and make contacts with suppliers.

Minimal travel required.