Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist III - Comms

Summary:The Purchasing Specialist III 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 investmentsProcess all supplier hardware, software and licensing purchases ordersUpdate Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA's) in SAP on all outstanding purchase ordersResolve all Supplier Receipt Discrepancies (SRD's) in a timely mannerManage and execute stock rotationsManage slow moving, obsolete, end of life, and alternative inventoryMonitor sales pipeline, working directly with the Supplier Business ManagerMonitor sales, gross profit and return on inventory performance to goalMaintain relationship with supplier partner(s)Maintain an accessible and responsive relationship with ScanSource sales teamsOther duties as assignedRegular 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 ChainNo Direct ReportsDaily contact with supplier representatives, sales reps and ScanSource management.Will occasionally make presentations to both supplier and ScanSource Senior Management

Credentials:Required:

High School/GEDOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification5+ years Industry Experience

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience (technology or distribution)Negotiation SkillsSAP ExperienceProficiency in foreign language (Spanish, Portuguese, French, German)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit a computer terminal for long periods of timeAbility to be physically in attendance at workstation at designated company office location during normal business hours designated for the positionAbility to travel up to 10 percent of the timeAbility to lift 10 pounds

Compensation:Compensation range: $52,000-$60,000 base. Total Compensation: $65,000-$75,000Actual 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 10 paid company holidays.

ScanSource, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEOE/M/F