Procurement and Inventory Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: The Procurement Specialist is responsible for aiding the Director of Merchandising in purchasing products for retail locations, e-commerce business, and supporting warehouse(s), vendor relations, and inventory management. This position will place and monitor purchase orders, maintain desired inventory levels and reorder points, and monitor inventory accuracy by taking needed action to balance inventories. Duties/Responsibilities: Validate store needs and create purchase orders (verifying accuracy) – communicate purchase orders to suppliers. Monitor open purchase orders and back orders – address delays with vendors and inform store management when back orders will impact availability in stores. Review vendor invoices for approval: ensuring accuracy against receiving in Lightspeed and for accuracy of pricing, shipping charges, and accessorial charges. Maintain all SKU details in Lightspeed Retail and Lightspeed Ecommerce – includes pricing, images, features/benefits, and descriptions. Manage store and warehouse desired inventory and reorder points in Lightspeed – adjust for sales velocities and seasonality. Create and Monitor product transfers (warehouse to stores) or (store to store) – maintain inventory accuracy and facilitate stock balancing with owned inventory. Assist with store physical inventories – attend day of when needed and assist in researching inaccuracies between Lightspeed and count. Other duties as needed. Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Organized with attention to detail. Works well under pressure and deadlines; ability to multitask and prioritize time and effort. Thorough understanding of company policies and practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Education and Experience: · 2–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or a related field preferred. · Experience working with purchase orders, vendors, and inventory management preferred. · Experience with inventory or retail management systems preferred; Lightspeed experience is a plus. · Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, purchasing, or a related field preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in place of a degree Pay: $68,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of purchasing, procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or a related field experience do you have? Are you familiar with AZ MediQuip? Are you able to commute to Scottsdale, AZ? Experience: Purchasing: 2 years (Required) Inventory management: 2 years (Required) Retail management: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person

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