Procurement

• Facilitate inventory management activities, including purchasing and maintaining inventory for multiple locations under the Purchasing Manager
• Review branch orders and procurement requests and issue purchase orders for fulfillment
• Review forecasts and order inventory according to current demand and trends
• Transfer inventory between locations based on overstocks and inventory efficiency
• Monitor special requisitions for customer special orders and back orders
• Support sales and branch personnel with product availability and lead-time information
• Procure products to meet customer needs and recommend the best procurement approach
• Interact with suppliers to obtain product information, costs, lead times, and follow up on outstanding orders or purchase-order variances
• Identify overstocks and dead inventory and determine appropriate actions
• Follow up on overdue vendor purchase orders and store transfers
• Partner with marketing to ensure inventory supports current and future initiatives
• Provide reports, correspondence, and other communications as needed
• Perform other assigned duties

Procurement jobs in South Dakota

Purchasing Coordinator