Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist II - POSB

ScanSource•Wade Hampton, SC

3d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist II is responsible for maintaining inventory levels for assigned supplier line(s) consistent with the business plan that maximizes sales, inventory turns, and return on inventory. This role involves processing purchases, orders, and returns for hardware, software, and subscriptions/licenses, updating ETA's in SAP, managing open orders, resolving discrepancies, leading stock rotations, managing various inventory types (slow moving, obsolete, end of life, alternative), and monitoring sales performance against goals. The specialist will also 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
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position