Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist II - Posb

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

Credentials:
Required:

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