Strategic Sourcing & Inventory Control Manager

Imagine Your Day You start by opening the ERP dashboard, scanning reorder alerts and usage trends. A few items are hitting minimums, so you build precise purchase orders, confirm supplier lead times, and lock in favorable pricing. Midday finds you on the warehouse floor, reconciling a receiving variance and partnering with the team to verify counts. In the afternoon, you review invoices and packing slips, clean up any discrepancies in the system, and publish a concise report for leadership that calls out inventory risks, cost-saving opportunities, and supplier performance highlights.

What You’ll Take Ownership OfBalance daily stock levels so materials and products are always available when needed.

Track consumption trends, reorder points, and upcoming demand to keep the right items on hand.

Create and release timely purchase orders aligned to company requirements and inventory needs.

Source products: compare pricing, availability, and evaluate potential suppliers.

Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms to optimize value.

Validate the accuracy of purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and receiving documents.

Monitor every order from placement through delivery, resolving issues along the way.

Coordinate closely with receiving and warehouse teams to ensure deliveries are correct.

Investigate inventory discrepancies, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Lead routine cycle counts and support full physical inventory audits.

Keep inventory records accurate and current in the company’s inventory or accounting systems.

Identify slow-moving, excess, damaged, or obsolete inventory and recommend action.

Monitor inventory-related costs and uncover opportunities to reduce purchasing expenses.

Buy to specification—ensuring products and materials meet company standards.

Keep management informed about shortages, purchasing concerns, and vendor issues.

Maintain organized, audit-ready purchasing and inventory documentation.

Help design and refine inventory controls and purchasing procedures.

Ensure purchasing practices comply with all company policies and approval requirements.

Deliver clear, timely reports on inventory levels, purchasing activity, costs, and vendor performance.

Pitch in on other operational needs as assigned by management.

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in business, supply chain, purchasing, or related field preferred.

Previous experience in inventory management, purchasing, warehouse operations, or a related role preferred.

Exceptional organization and time-management skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong written and verbal communication, plus confident negotiation skills.

Ability to work independently and exercise sound purchasing judgment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Experience with inventory, purchasing, or accounting software preferred.

Comfort analyzing inventory and purchasing data to inform decisions.

Skilled at prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workplace as needed.

Occasional lifting or moving of inventory, boxes, or supplies.

Capability to perform physical inventory counts when required.

Comfort working in warehouse, office, or operational areas as necessary.

How We’ll Measure Success Accurate, reliable inventory records.

Minimized stockouts and avoidance of overstocking.

Controlled purchasing costs and proactive cost-saving initiatives.

Dependable, professional supplier relationships.

On-time ordering and on-time delivery of materials and products.

Consistent adherence to company purchasing, inventory, safety, and operational policies.

Professionalism, accountability, and reliability in daily execution.

Tools and Expertise Vendor & Supplier ManagementERP & MRP Systems Inventory Management & Control Sourcing and Procurement Experience International Sourcing Experience Onshoring Strategy and Process Experience