Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

LEHR - CA, OR, NV•Reno, NV

2d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or a related field, or equivalent experience – preferred
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - a plus
Power BI report/dashboard creation experience - a plus
Ability to interpret and analyze data using Microsoft Power BI
Experience in a manufacturing, production, engineering, or operations environment is an asset
Experience creating or improving SOPs and process documentation

Responsibilities

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