#twiceasnice Recruiting · 12 hours ago
Inventory Buyer / Procurement Specialist (distribution/wholesale exp. req.)
Reading, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years exp#twiceasnice Recruiting is seeking a Buyer / Purchasing Agent for a client in the distribution industry. In this role, you will manage supplier relationships, analyze inventory needs, and negotiate purchases across multiple product categories, focusing on cost-saving initiatives and vendor performance.
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Hiring Manager
Sam Kenney
Responsibilities
Replenish inventory using demand planning and Excel-based analysis
Review requisitions and set optimal purchase levels
Determine procurement method and prepare purchase orders or bid requests
Negotiate pricing, terms, and shipment methods with suppliers
Evaluate and select new vendors to support business goals
Maintain profitable inventory levels across multiple locations
Monitor supplier performance, including fill rates and turn ratios
Manage and reduce obsolete inventory
Resolve issues with defective or delayed products
Administer rebate programs and cost-down initiatives
Evaluate turns and fill rates of assigned vendors, consistently improving rations
Create and issue purchase orders
Qualification
Required
3+ years of purchasing for multiple locations in distribution or wholesale industry experience required
Experience purchasing items in bulk, for in-stock items required
Experience regularly reviewing 300+ parts per week required
Proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k w/match
Profit Sharing
Holidays
PTO
Company
#twiceasnice Recruiting
#twiceasnice is a national direct-placement recruiting firm that builds every search from scratch, headhunts for every role, charges a 9.9 percent fee, and backs every placement with an 18-month guarantee.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase