Procurement Specialist-WRIO

Company DescriptionWinsupply is in the business of creating and enabling entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams through wholesale distribution. Winsupply is a group of over 670 locally-owned companies that operate across a variety of industries, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and more. The purpose of the support services campus is to eliminate obstacles and provide support to help our entrepreneurs succeed. Support service employees assist entrepreneurs in achieving their dreams through finance, accounting, IT, and other back-office operations.

Job DescriptionPosition Description Winsupply Sourcing Services (WSS) operates ~2 million square feet of wholesaling warehouse space, while offering inventory and vendor management solutions, to be the premier vendor partner for our customer base. Our customer base consists of aspiring entrepreneurs who own and operate their own wholesale distribution businesses, now over 670 businesses nationwide. Therefore, this job provides the opportunity to have a direct impact in the success of entrepreneurial small businesses across the United States, and in particular, those that rely on WSS to improve their inventory turnover. WSS transacts with vendors and customers nearly three quarters of a million times in a given fiscal year. In this role, you will manage the WSS inventory process, including procurement, management, and reverse logistics, within a designed industry and Service Sector. Key Job Responsibilities by Assigned Service SectorIndustry and Regional ExpertiseLeverage established relationships at WRIO (water heater, rough-in, and other) stocked DC vendorsShare WSS team knowledge and understanding, as well as professional resources, to build in-depth product understanding and industry expertise within the WRIO industriesEngage, proactively, with significant Local Company (LC) WRIO supply houses within designated Service Sector, specifically those companies identified as important to Sourcing's business and growth plansWork with these Local Companies on building out complete book of business product offering of preferred suppliers that best serves the Companies of that Regional Distribution Center within the Service Sector System Expertise and WorkflowsLeverage and share operational and system expertise on WSS purchasing software suite of systems, including WISE, WMi, Trucommerce/Datalliance, Minedxai, and others, to:

Facilitate the WSS stocking strategy, including new item setup and existing item maintenanceIdentify item overstocks / IOV, facilitate vendor returns, and manage replacement item transitionsMaintain accurate lead times, shipping dates, and open purchase order data within all systemsWork product shortages, damages, and discrepancies; and support DC receiving teamsReview and resolve alerts generated from WSS purchasing software systems and other sourcesInventory Procurement and Metric MaintenanceUtilize industry, regional, and system expertise to execute POs and transfers by assigned vendors and DCAchieve and maintain highest levels of service metrics, including fill rate, inventory turn, and DOH metricsEnsure all procurement decisions are supported by LC sales, or otherwise protected by HFR / LTOAll other duties as assigned, including special projects and travel as necessary.

Competencies for SuccessCustomer-focused MindsetDetail orientedAnalytical/Critical ThinkingEffective communicationDeadline driven QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

B.S./B.A.

in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field. In lieu of degree, relevant experience considered. Proficient with office technology and software.

Preferred QualificationsPurchasing and inventory management experienced preferred. Experience in wholesale industry a plusAdditional InformationPhysical DemandsThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations:

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.

Occasional travel to interact with local companies, regional offices and/or support implementation of solutions.

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