Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist III - Comms

ScanSource•Greenville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist III is responsible for maintaining levels of inventory for assigned supplier line(s) consistent with the business plan that maximize sales, inventory turns and return on inventory.

Requirements

High School/GED
Organizational Skills
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
5+ years Industry Experience
Ability to sit a computer terminal for long periods of time
Ability to be physically in attendance at workstation at designated company office location during normal business hours designated for the position
Ability to travel up to 10 percent of the time
Ability to lift 10 pounds

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience (technology or distribution)
Negotiation Skills
SAP Experience
Proficiency in foreign language (Spanish, Portuguese, French, German)

Responsibilities

Manage inventory mix and levels to support sales pipeline, maximizing inventory investments
Process all supplier hardware, software and licensing purchases orders
Update Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA’s) in SAP on all outstanding purchase orders
Resolve all Supplier Receipt Discrepancies (SRD’s) in a timely manner
Manage 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