Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist II - POSB

Job Details

Description

Summary:

The Purchasing Specialist II 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.

Essential Job Duties

• 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
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
  
  

Reporting Relationships

• Direct supervision given from Manager, Supply Chain - Purchasing; Director, Supply Chain - Purchasing or VP, Supply Chain
• No Direct Reports
• Daily contact with supplier representatives, sales reps and ScanSource management.
• Will occasionally make presentations to both supplier and ScanSource Senior Management
  
  

Required

Credentials:

• High School/GED
• Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
• 2-5 Industry Experience
  
  

Preferred

• 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)
  
  

Physical Requirements

• 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
  
  

Compensation

Base Range : $48,000 - $52,000 and total compensation range $60,000 - $65,000

Actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on a number of variables including work experience, education and skills/ achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

For non-sales roles and sales roles with a variable component, total compensation reflects both a base salary and variable targets.

While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching provision. Outside of CA, ScanSource grants 128 hours of paid time off (PTO) each calendar year (prorated for date of hire). In the state of CA, employees accrue a set number of hours each pay period equaling the same 128 hours of PTO. ScanSource also celebrates 8 paid company holidays.

ScanSource, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F