LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Purchasing & Procurement Specialist for our Wholesale Distribution client in the Knoxville, TN area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing vendor relationships, forecasting inventory needs, and driving purchasing strategies.
- Type: Temp to Hire
- Location: Knoxville, TN.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Compensation: $26-$31 per hour ($55,000-$65,000 annually)
Responsibilities
- Oversee the purchasing and inventory planning for a diverse portfolio of janitorial and facility products, including cleaning supplies, paper goods, chemicals, and truckload purchases.
- Analyze purchasing trends and forecast inventory requirements to support business operations
- Create, review, and compare vendor bids and proposals
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers
- Build and maintain strong relationships with approximately 40 vendor partners
- Monitor inventory levels and usage trends to ensure adequate stock availability
- Issue and manage purchase orders, averaging 10-15 orders per day
- Coordinate truckload purchasing and large-volume orders
- Evaluate supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support operational needs and purchasing strategies
- Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting within the company's ERP system
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, or a related field OR
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive purchasing and procurement experience
- Experience with forecasting, inventory management, and vendor negotiations
- Strong understanding of procurement best practices and purchasing processes
- Experience creating and reviewing bids, RFPs, or supplier proposals
- ERP software experience required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Experience
- High-volume purchasing environment
- Inventory control and demand planning
- Strategic sourcing and vendor management
- Cost analysis and budgeting support
Procurement Specialist in Knoxville at LHH
This position is listed as contract and onsite. It was posted 4 days ago.