Purchasing Specialist

Sodexo Careers•Seattle, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo InReach is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist in Seattle, Washington to support our branch network across the United States. In this role, you will manage purchasing operations for your assigned branch, ensuring the right products are available to meet customer demand. If you thrive on data-driven decision-making and have a passion for supply chain efficiency, this is your opportunity to make an impact. This role offers career advancement opportunities in operations and merchandising, a collaborative team environment with dedicated warehouse and fulfillment partners, and skill development across purchasing, inventory management, and business analytics.

Requirements

Purchasing Specialist or related experience in purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort analyzing sales and inventory data
Experience with vendor portals and inventory or warehouse management systems
Understanding of order volume, pricing implications, and product life cycles
Strong analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions from business and historical data
Excellent communication and customer service skills; ability to collaborate across teams
Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Manage daily purchasing activities for assigned branch, using historical sales and inventory data to drive ordering decisions
Utilize branch inventory management tools and vendor portals to place accurate, timely orders
Analyze data in Power BI and Cantaloupe Seed to identify trends and address zero-pick situations proactively
Collaborate with warehouse and branch teams to coordinate deliveries and resolve supply issues
Apply knowledge of order volume, product pricing, and vendor relationships to optimize purchasing decisions
Provide strong customer service and communication to internal partners and stakeholders