Purchasing and Inventory Lead

RealCraft

1d • $28 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

RealCraft builds custom wood doors and solid metal hardware for homes across the country. Everything we make is real—designed, built, and finished in-house. We’re looking for someone to take ownership of purchasing and inventory so our team has what they need, when they need it.

This role is about keeping things moving. You’ll work closely with sales, drafting, production, and the warehouse to make sure materials are ordered correctly, tracked carefully, and arrive on time.

Requirements

• 3–5 years in purchasing, inventory, or a related role
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Comfort managing multiple orders and priorities at once
• Clear, practical communication
• Someone who follows through and stays on top of things
• Experience with spreadsheets and inventory systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, construction materials, woodworking, or hardware

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing from start to finish
• Create and track purchase orders
• Follow up with vendors on timing, pricing, and availability
• Make sure materials arrive when production needs them
• Own inventory levels
• Monitor stock and reorder before shortages happen
• Understand what goes into our products so orders are accurate
• Work with the warehouse to receive and organize materials
• Spot excess or slow-moving inventory and help adjust
• Build and manage vendor relationships
• Stay in regular contact with suppliers
• Track pricing changes and lead times
• Negotiate when needed to get the best value
• Look for backup options when issues come up
• Stay aligned with the team
• Review drawings and specs before ordering
• Coordinate with sales and production on timing and needs
• Communicate delays, backorders, or cost changes early
• Make sure what’s ordered matches what’s required
• Solve problems and improve the process
• Handle damaged shipments, delays, or incorrect orders
• Look for ways to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Help build better systems over time

Benefits

• Matching Simple IRA
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees