Mai Placement
Purchasing Specialist
Location: Monsey, NY (Onsite, Full Time)
Salary: $150,000
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.
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
Compensation: $150,000 per year
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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.
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
Compensation: $150,000 per year
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