Purchasing Associate

Location & Employment

New Albany, OH | Full‑Time | Exempt

Effective December 19, 2025

Are you highly organized, detail‑driven, and energized by keeping complex operations running smoothly? Do you enjoy working with data, collaborating across teams, and solving problems before they become issues? If so, Southeast Equipment wants to meet you.

We’re looking for a Purchasing Associate to play a key role in our procurement and inventory strategy across a multi‑location heavy equipment dealership. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on structure, enjoys building tools and processes, and wants to make a real impact on sales and customer success.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be a trusted partner to our Sales team
• Own purchasing and inventory processes from start to finish
• Work with cutting‑edge equipment and industry vendors
• Lead special projects and build Excel tools that make work smarter
• Join a values‑driven organization with room to grow

What You’ll Do Purchasing and Order Processing

• Process new equipment and attachment orders to support Sales activity
• Purchase stock attachments and ensure timely delivery
• Conduct machine searches with other dealers as needed

Inventory Management and Planning

• Maintain accurate inventory specifications and records
• Support long‑term inventory planning and stocking strategies
• Build and improve tools to support inventory analysis and decision‑making

Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams and external vendors
• Advise Sales on machine configurations, special‑order lead times, and updates
• Recommend optimal stocking levels for equipment and attachments

Reporting and Special Projects

• Run reports, audit inventory records, and ensure data accuracy
• Lead or support special projects as assigned

How Success Is Measured

• Inventory accuracy and turns
• Equipment aging

What We’re Looking For

• 2- or 4-year college degree required
• Highly motivated self‑starter with strong organizational skills
• Solid understanding of procurement and inventory management
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Experience with long‑term inventory planning and analysis
• Microsoft Power BI experience is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to take on new challenges and special projects

Location and Travel

• Based in New Albany, OH
• Up to 10 percent travel, primarily for training

Our Values

At Southeast Equipment, our mission is to help our customers win.

Our Culture Is Built On

• Hustle
• Thoughtfulness
• Passion
• Customer Focus

Our vision is to be a leading solutions provider in the construction and related industries.

Physical and Work Environment

This role is primarily office‑based with standard physical demands such as sitting, standing, and light lifting (up to 10 pounds).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Machinery Manufacturing

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