Purchasing Agent

Core & Main

. Maintain proactive communication with management regarding purchasing and inventory decisions .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $57,784 - $72,303 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and inventory management, with a strong focus on vendor relationship management and data analytics. Capable of generating performance reports and resolving discrepancies to optimize purchasing strategies and maximize profit margins.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Broad-Based Procurement ExperienceInventory ManagementVendor Relationship ManagementData Analytics ExperienceStrategic Purchasing Experience

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Hard Skills

Performance ReportingPurchase Order PrioritizationPrice NegotiationInventory AnalysisCommodity Purchasing

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationGuidance and Training

Certifications & Qualifications

Certification in Procurement

Industry Keywords

Waterworks Product ExperienceFreight ManagementDead Stock ManagementAged Inventory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain proactive communication with management regarding purchasing and inventory decisions
Generate performance reports for underperforming product lines and initiate resolution plans
Evaluate daily purchasing reports and prioritize purchase orders by critical need
Ensure orders meet optimal levels to maximize profit and sales
Obtain vendor confirmations, verify pricing and quantities, correct issues, and manage confirmation records
Perform purchase transactions for assigned categories
Manage the Back Order Queue and Expedite Queue and keep ship dates accurate
Work with vendors for updated shipment information
Analyze and correct price discrepancies with accounting business partnerships
Leverage management input to achieve target freight levels and maximize profit margins
Evaluate and manage dead stock materials, no calc, and aged inventory
Manage inventory/fill rates for assigned categories
Negotiate prices with vendors and seek products/vendors for best pricing
Handle some commodity purchasing under the general direction of the Purchasing leader
Resolve missing or incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in complex research/data
Provide general guidance or training to junior-level support or professional personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline
Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field
Certification is required in some areas
Broad-based procurement and inventory experience
Waterworks product experience
Strategic purchasing experience
Vendor relationship management
Data analytics experience
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time