Mgr Procurement & Inventory

SCN Worldwide, LLC•Eagan, MN

19h•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Manager of Procurement and Inventory (also called Procurement and Inventory Manager, Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager, or similar titles) oversees the end-to-end process of sourcing, acquiring, storing, tracking, and managing goods/materials to support business operations. This role combines strategic procurement with hands-on inventory control to ensure cost efficiency, supply reliability, minimal stockouts/overstock, and accurate records. Reports To: Vice President, Operations

Requirements

Several years of experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain roles (often 5+ years, with supervisory experience).
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), inventory software, and Microsoft Office/Excel.
Knowledge of supply chain best practices, inventory control methods (e.g., EOQ, ABC analysis), and forecasting techniques.
Excellent communication, vendor management, and leadership abilities.
Attention to detail, with the ability to handle data-driven decisions and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies to source goods, services, and materials at the best quality, price, and terms.
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers/vendors; negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and long-term supply agreements.
Manage supplier relationships as the primary point of contact, ensuring compliance, performance, and risk mitigation.
Forecast inventory needs based on demand patterns, sales data, production schedules, and business goals.
Oversee inventory levels, including monitoring stock, setting reorder points, preventing shortages or excess inventory, and optimizing stock turnover.
Manage purchase orders: create, track, approve, and reconcile them with receipts and invoices.
Coordinate receiving, warehousing, storage, and distribution of goods to maintain accurate physical and system inventory.
Conduct regular cycle counts, physical inventories, audits, and discrepancy resolution to ensure data accuracy.
Analyze inventory and procurement data; generate reports on KPIs (e.g., cost savings, stock levels, supplier performance, turnover rates).
Collaborate with departments like finance, operations, engineering, sales, and planning to align procurement/inventory with overall needs.
Implement and improve processes, documentation, and ERP/inventory management systems for efficiency.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in sourcing and inventory handling.
Lead or supervise procurement/inventory team members, including training, scheduling, and performance management.