Purchasing Specialist
Job Description
Exciting role with a mid-sized, successful, growing company. Be part of an experienced, high-performing supply chain team. We offer a hybrid work schedule with generous vacation time.
About the Company
Hardware Resources is an industry-leading provider of cabinet hardware, cabinet accessories and kitchen cabinets. Across our six brands, we design, engineer, manufacture, and sell our decorative and functional hardware, cabinets, cabinet organizers, vanities, wood products, and LED lighting for the kitchen and bath. We sell our own, and only our own products to thousands of kitchen and bath dealers across the country, stocking and/or manufacturing products in 11 facilities across the country. We enjoy an outstanding reputation for quality and service. The company is successful and has a long history of winning in the marketplace. Our employees find us to be just the right size – about 500 people in total.
Hardware Resources has its primary facility in Bossier City, Louisiana, and a substantial office in Irving, Texas.
Our team members are valued and are encouraged to reach their full potential. We foster entrepreneurial spirit and imaginative teamwork with the freedom to act. Our company offers competitive wages, career growth opportunities, and a generous benefits package that includes PTO (sick time, paid vacation), holidays, 401(k), Personal Assistance Program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.
About the Job
We are looking for a new team member to join a critical part of our supply chain as a Purchasing Specialist in Bossier City, LA. Hardware Resources has a dedicated customer base that loves us because we have the right product in our warehouses. This role is key to making this happen. You will be responsible for analyzing data for stock replenishment and understanding customer forecasts. The ideal candidate will have strong analysis skills and advanced Excel knowledge.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Buys and tracks inventory of key product categories
- Works closely with Product Managers to track and ensure stock of critical and regular stock items
- Determines and coordinates rush orders that could require airfreight shipments
- Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner
- Reviews and approves invoices related to inventory purchases
- Distributes weekly, monthly, and annual reports via Microsoft Excel, Slimstock, and our ERP system
Education and Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
- At least three years of experience in related field preferred
Additional Information
- All new employees are required to pass a drug screen and background check
- Performs other duties as assigned
FSLA Status: Salaried Exempt
To learn more about Hardware Resources visit our website at www.HardwareResources.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person