Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are an established, privately owned wholesale distributor with more than 30 years in business, serving customers nationwide from our Kennesaw, GA headquarters. We carry a broad, diverse product catalog sourced from a large network of domestic and international vendors, and we pride ourselves on long-standing relationships with the suppliers and customers who have grown with us.

This is a hands‑on purchasing position responsible for ordering products for resale from a wide range of vendors. You will own the flow of inbound product from purchase order through receipt and final payment, keeping the pipeline running smoothly and preserving the internal and external relationships that make that possible.

You will be the first point of contact for all vendors and the person the organization relies on to stay informed about product changes, new products, cost changes, and supply chain concerns.

• Plan and execute approximately 200 purchase orders through our cloud‑based ERP system (Acumatica), working within and continually refining our purchasing procedures
• Operate within a defined purchasing budget while meeting stock level and inventory turn goals
• Track 1,000+ inbound line items and keep expected arrival dates accurate and current
• Follow through on receiving, identify and resolve errors and discrepancies, and work with Receiving, Accounting, and vendors to close out each order for final payment
• Manage vendor price increase notices and relay past and future costs to the Pricing Clerk for system updates
• Track and onboard vendor rebate and discount programs as alternate revenue opportunities
• Work directly with international vendors, primarily in China, Vietnam, India, and Taiwan, on ordering imported products and coordinating changes to artwork, product specifications, and packaging
• Build and maintain close working relationships with key suppliers

• Inventory Replenishment:
  Develop replenishment models and demand forecasts to guide purchasing decisions and maintain optimal stock levels
• Order Management:
  Coordinate with vendors and carriers on purchasing, pricing, and timely delivery; track open orders from placement through receipt and payment
• Vendor Relations:
  Serve as the primary contact for all vendors; maintain strong working relationships and keep the organization informed of product changes, new items, cost changes, and supply risks
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze historical sales, pricing, demand data, and market trends to prepare accurate forecasts
• Process Improvement:
  Maintain data and analytics to refine forecasting methods, generate reports, and optimize replenishment workflows
• KPIs:
  Work within company‑stated goals and supply the data needed to track and report performance

• Experience:
  
  2–4 years of relevant experience in purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain operations, ideally in wholesale distribution
• Import
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with purchasing imported products directly from international manufacturers
• Organization:
  Thrives while monitoring several equal‑priority items simultaneously; highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of ERP or inventory management software;
  Acumatica experience is a plus
• Communication:
  Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills for effective collaboration with suppliers and internal teams
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent work‑related experience

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