Purchasing

This position is responsible for the procurement, inventory planning, and supplier management of carbon and/or stainless-steel fittings and flanges for multiple stocking locations across the country. This position works closely with suppliers, sales, quality, and operations to ensure appropriate stock levels and competitive costs while supporting customer service and profitability objectives.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate and review buy lists prior to sending them out for quote.
• Send lists to vendors to obtain pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and commercial terms while balancing risk to the company.
• Create and manage purchase orders from placement through delivery.
• Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages.
• Work with internal departments to identify and screen potential suppliers.
• Quickly resolve claims and request corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Approve invoices for payment.
• Work closely with sales, product management, payables, and other departments to ensure an efficient supply chain.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international manufacturers.
• Some travel may be required to visit new and current suppliers, both domestically and globally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business operations, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of purchasing experience specific to the PVF industry preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Familiarity with product specifications.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data related to product demand, inventory levels, and pricing trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Above-average proficiency in Excel, including formulas such as XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, SUBTOTAL, INDEX/MATCH, etc.