LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a wholesale distribution organization in the Knoxville, TN area. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of purchasing, inventory planning, vendor relationships, and procurement strategy while making a direct impact on business operations and supply chain performance.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
If you're a proactive problem solver who enjoys building vendor partnerships, analyzing inventory trends, and driving purchasing decisions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
- Type: Temp to Hire
- Location: Knoxville, TN.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 annually
What You'll Do:
- Manage purchasing and inventory planning for a diverse product portfolio
- Forecast inventory needs and analyze purchasing trends
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and vendor agreements
- Build and maintain relationships with vendor partners
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchase orders
- Evaluate supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Partner with internal teams to support purchasing strategies and business needs
What We're Looking For:
- 3-5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or a related field
- Experience with forecasting, inventory management, and vendor negotiations
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices
- ERP experience required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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This position is listed as contract and onsite.