Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Bring your purchasing/procurement/supply chain/inventory management leadership background to a growing industry leader that can offer you competitive compensation and excellent benefits in this high‑visibility role. You will make an immediate impact across the multi‑branch operation.

Buckeye Welding Supply, a local leader in welding products and services, is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Manager to join their team based out of either Greeley, CO or Henderson, CO.

If you have at least 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory management leadership roles, Buckeye Welding wants to hear from you! Experience with in industrial distribution, industrial gas, commodities, or high‑volume B2B supply environments is strongly preferred.

• Strong benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with company matching, life insurance, paid time off and holidays, and more!
• Gain knowledge of a large, global industry that isn’t going anywhere! You will learn the ins and outs of the world of industrial gases. Our gases will always be needed and in high demand. This is valuable knowledge that will help you to grow your skillset and enhance your career!
• Opportunities for cross training
  :
  Buckeye Welding is always looking for key players to professionally develop their skills across multiple roles and departments.
• Competitive salary
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  Starting between $70,000 – $90,000/yr, based on your experience and background.
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large‑company backing!

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory management leadership roles.
• Experience with in industrial distribution, industrial gas, commodities, or high‑volume B2B supply environments is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience implementing inventory controls, replenishment systems, and operational process improvements.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
• Experience with Power
  
  BI or similar reporting platforms.
• Strong ERP system experience required; familiarity with TIMS (Computers Unlimited) preferred.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted productivity tools such as Copilot, Gemini, or Claude is a plus.

• Lead purchasing and inventory management operations across all branch locations.
• Develop and maintain scalable purchasing policies, replenishment strategies, and inventory controls.
• Negotiate vendor agreements, rebate programs, payment terms, and strategic buying opportunities.
• Monitor vendor performance, pricing accuracy, and contract compliance within the ERP system.
• Support supply chain integration efforts for acquisitions and new branch openings.

• Establish and continuously optimize Min/Max inventory levels based on sales trends, lead times, seasonality, and branch demand.
• Oversee cycle count programs, inventory audits, and variance investigations across all locations.
• Identify, manage, and reduce deadstock inventory while improving inventory turns and working capital efficiency.
• Coordinate reverse logistics activities including vendor returns, credits, and inventory discrepancy resolution.
• Analyze inventory shortages, shrinkage, and operational inconsistencies to identify root causes and corrective actions.

• Monitor inbound and outbound freight activity, including parcel and LTL transportation expenses.
• Audit freight costs and vendor‑supported shipping programs to ensure cost efficiency and rebate maximization.
• Partner with warehouse and branch leadership to improve material flow, receiving accuracy, and operational consistency.

• Maintain integrity of purchasing data, vendor pricing, rebate structures, and inventory cost information within the ERP platform.
• Develop operational dashboards, reporting tools, and KPI tracking using Excel, Power
  
  BI, and ERP reporting systems.
• Translate operational and financial data into actionable business insights for leadership.
• Train branch…