Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist II - POSB

ScanSource • Greenville, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist II is responsible for maintaining inventory levels for assigned supplier lines consistent with the business plan to maximize sales, inventory turns, and return on inventory. This role involves processing purchases, orders, and returns for hardware, software, and subscriptions/licenses, updating ETAs in SAP, managing open orders, resolving discrepancies, leading stock rotations, and managing slow-moving or obsolete inventory. The specialist will also monitor the sales pipeline, work with the Supplier Business Manager, and maintain relationships with supplier partners and ScanSource sales teams.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Organizational Skills
• Computer Skills (MS Office)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2 or more years of relevant experience (technology or distribution)
• SAP Experience
• Negotiation Skills

Responsibilities

• Process assigned supplier(s) hardware, software and subscription/license purchases, orders and returns
• Update Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA’s) in SAP on all outstanding purchase orders
• Manage Open Orders to ensure timely shipment and invoicing
• Resolve Supplier receipt discrepancies & related parked/blocked invoices with business partners
• Lead and execute stock rotations
• Manage slow moving, obsolete, end of life, and alternative inventory
• Monitor sales pipeline, working directly with the Supplier Business Manager
• Monitor sales, gross profit and return on inventory performance to goal
• Maintain relationship with supplier partner(s)
• Maintain an accessible and responsive relationship with ScanSource sales teams
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision coverage
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching provision
• 128 hours of paid time off (PTO) each calendar year
• 10 paid company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED