Purchasing Specialist Location: Monsey, NY (Onsite, Full Time) Salary: $150,000 About the Company We are a family-owned, product-based business in a high-growth phase , investing in stronger systems, better controls, and smarter decision-making across operations. As we scale, purchasing and inventory health are critical to margin, cash flow, and customer satisfaction. This role is for someone who takes ownership , challenges bad buying habits, and builds repeatable, data-driven purchasing processes. Position Summary The Purchasing Specialist owns day-to-day purchasing execution while actively improving inventory health, forecasting, and vendor performance across all locations. This is not a “yes-man” role . We’re looking for someone who thinks critically, negotiates confidently, and uses data to make smart buying decisions — especially in a product-based, inventory-heavy environment . Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Vendor Management • Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing, terms, and lead times • Manage ongoing vendor performance, pricing discipline, and service levels • Identify new suppliers and cost-saving opportunities • Negotiate contracts and purchasing terms to improve margins and cash flow Inventory Ownership & Forecasting • Own purchasing across all locations to ensure healthy inventory levels • Monitor inventory turns, sell-through, reorder points, and aging stock • Prevent overstocking, stockouts, and obsolete inventory • Partner with warehouse, sales, and operations to align purchasing with demand • Improve forecasting accuracy through historical data and trend analysis Data, Systems & Reporting • Use ERP systems to manage purchasing, inventory, and reporting • Build and maintain advanced Excel models (formulas, lookups, forecasting tools, analysis dashboards) • Analyze sales trends, usage data, and inventory performance • Track KPIs including turns, margins, waste, and vendor performance • Provide clear recommendations backed by data Process Improvement & Cost Control • Build and improve purchasing workflows and replenishment processes • Reduce excess inventory, waste, and unnecessary spend • Introduce structure, checks, and discipline to purchasing decisions • Ensure compliance with budgets and purchasing policies Qualifications Required • 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain • Product-based inventory experience required • ERP system experience required • Strong negotiation skills with documented cost-saving results • Advanced Excel skills — able to build, maintain, and improve complex spreadsheets • Experience managing inventory health, turns, and forecasting Strong Plus • Overseas sourcing or international vendor experience • Technology or systems purchasing experience • Multi-location purchasing experience Key Traits We’re Looking For • Ownership mindset — treats inventory like company cash • Structured, process-driven thinker • Comfortable pushing back with data and logic • Detail-oriented but business-minded • Not afraid to fix broken purchasing habits • Strong communicator who collaborates cross-functionally Performance Metrics • Inventory turns and sell-through improvement • Reduction in obsolete and excess inventory • Cost savings and margin improvement • On-time availability of products across locations • Forecast accuracy and purchasing discipline Final Invitation to Apply If you’re a data-driven purchasing professional who enjoys building structure, negotiating smartly, and taking full ownership of inventory health — this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a growing organization. Email Resume: Joel@maiplacement.com Apply Online: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/maiplacement/job/qwwn1oju15nwid8zxtxrhctzoe?crt=1767306032864 Refer a friend, get up to $1000!