Mgr Procurement & Inventory

Mgr Procurement & Inventory SCN Worldwide, LLC Eagan, MN Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $85,000 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Cost management Microsoft Excel Oracle Operations management Procurement strategy development 5 years Cycle counting inventory management Regulatory compliance Materials management in logistics Process improvement Purchase order management Warehouse logistics management Risk mitigation strategy implementation Compliance management implementation Key Performance Indicators Demand forecasting Supervising experience Developing strategic sourcing strategies Team management Vendor relationship management Data analytics Contracts Vendor contract management Procurement contract negotiation Productivity software SAP ERP Senior level Training Cross-functional collaboration Production scheduling Data-driven decision making Supply chain collaboration Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply chain planning Full Job Description About the Company Scantron is a trusted leader in assessment and data management solutions, empowering educational institutions and organizations to make data-driven decisions that improve outcomes. With decades of experience in testing, surveys, and analytics, we're committed to innovation that serves our customers and their communities. Job Summary A Manager of Procurement and Inventory (also called Procurement and Inventory Manager, Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager, or similar titles) oversees the end-to-end process of sourcing, acquiring, storing, tracking, and managing goods/materials to support business operations. This role combines strategic procurement with hands-on inventory control to ensure cost efficiency, supply reliability, minimal stockouts/overstock, and accurate records.

Reports To:

Vice President, Operations Location:

In office, not hybrid. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement procurement strategies to source goods, services, and materials at the best quality, price, and terms. Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers/vendors; negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and long-term supply agreements. Manage supplier relationships as the primary point of contact, ensuring compliance, performance, and risk mitigation. Forecast inventory needs based on demand patterns, sales data, production schedules, and business goals. Oversee inventory levels, including monitoring stock, setting reorder points, preventing shortages or excess inventory, and optimizing stock turnover.

Manage purchase orders:

create, track, approve, and reconcile them with receipts and invoices. Coordinate receiving, warehousing, storage, and distribution of goods to maintain accurate physical and system inventory. Conduct regular cycle counts, physical inventories, audits, and discrepancy resolution to ensure data accuracy. Analyze inventory and procurement data; generate reports on KPIs (e.g., cost savings, stock levels, supplier performance, turnover rates). Collaborate with departments like finance, operations, engineering, sales, and planning to align procurement/inventory with overall needs. Implement and improve processes, documentation, and ERP/inventory management systems for efficiency. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in sourcing and inventory handling. Lead or supervise procurement/inventory team members, including training, scheduling, and performance management. Required Skills and Qualifications Several years of experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain roles (often 5+ years, with supervisory experience). Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), inventory software, and Microsoft Office/Excel. Knowledge of supply chain best practices, inventory control methods (e.g., EOQ, ABC analysis), and forecasting techniques. Excellent communication, vendor management, and leadership abilities. Attention to detail, with the ability to handle data-driven decisions and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range:

This position's anticipated base salary range is $70,000 - $85,000 annually. Offer will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.