Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Description

LEHR is the nation’s premier provider of mission-critical vehicle upfitting solutions, serving police, fire, utility, and other essential fleets. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and we are looking for motivated individuals ready to grow with us.

LEHR is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to support procurement, inventory management, vendor coordination, and material planning. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and will have strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. This position will be responsible for sourcing parts and materials, managing purchase orders and vendor relationships, tracking deliveries, and ensuring materials are available when needed to support builds and day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management:
  Monitor stock levels, availability, and material requirements to ensure parts and materials are available when needed
• Parts & Materials Identification:
  Identify, research, and source the correct parts and materials required for builds and operational needs
• Vendor Management:
  Liaise with vendors regarding quotations, pricing, availability, lead times, order status, and delivery requirements
• Procurement:
  Manage the purchasing process from sourcing and obtaining quotations through purchase order placement, order tracking, and delivery
• Purchase Order Management:
  Create, monitor, and follow up on purchase orders to ensure orders are processed and delivered within required timelines
• SOP Development:
  Create, document, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to promote consistent and efficient purchasing processes
• Organization & Prioritization:
  Manage multiple purchase orders, suppliers, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Deadline Management:
  Proactively communicate with suppliers and follow up on outstanding orders to ensure critical deadlines are met
• Delivery & Timeline Management:
  Track purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to ensure parts and materials are delivered according to required schedules
• Internal Communication:
  Provide clear and timely updates to internal teams and stakeholders regarding expected delivery dates, delays, order changes, and potential impacts
• Scheduling & Logistics:
  Coordinate shipments, delivery schedules, and logistics to ensure materials arrive at the correct location and within the required timeframe
• Problem Solving:
  Investigate and resolve supplier, delivery, inventory, pricing, and order discrepancies while minimizing disruptions to operations
• Data Management:
  Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing and business data within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring data integrity and reliability
• Pricing Management:
  Coordinate with vendors to obtain updated price lists, verify pricing information, and accurately implement pricing updates within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or a related field, or equivalent experience –
  preferred
• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, supply chain, or related experience - required
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and vendor relationship management skills
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and proactively follow up on outstanding items
  
  Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - a plus
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