Client Opportunity - Welders Supply & Gases

At Welders Supply & Gases, our employees thrive in an environment founded on Service First. This philosophy leads how we work with customers as well as our own team. Our company sells, leases, and services a full range of cylinders, gases, protective and welding equipment, including the most respected brands in the business and we’ve been doing so since 1948.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting an environment of Service First? If so, then Welders Supply & Gases is the place for you. We are currently seeking a Purchasing Specialist. This position will report to the Operations Manager and be based in Louisville, KY.

Come grow with Louisville’s only independent gases and welding supplies company. Local values, Limitless capabilities.

As the Purchasing Specialist you will partner with the operations team to identify suppliers, research goods and services, process purchase orders, and verify delivered items. To be successful you should be able to critically assess suppliers and products and buy at the best possible total cost. The Purchasing Specialist is accountable for maintaining meticulous transaction records, monitoring inventory levels, and handling vendor/supplier relations.

Accountabilities:

Purchasing

• Monitors and manages inventory levels and purchase parameters to make sure product is in stock and on time.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders.
• Receives product into inventory.
• Checks and monitors backorder reports daily. Proactive follow up with vendors on delayed orders, and other backorder related questions.
• Creates and maintains Welders’ unique part #’s including assignment of product categories, purchasing methods, manufacturer part #s, and other unique part # attributes.
  • Maintain product costs and vendor price changes
  • Maintain customer hardgoods special pricing
  • Coordinate showroom “sticker” pricing, as applicable
• Schedules and verifies inbound inventory deliveries.
• Communicates relevant information across the company (i.e. upcoming price changes, newly available products, newly stocked products, discontinued products, etc.)

Vendor/Supplier Relations 

• Maintains standards for the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, support and cost-efficiency.
• Sources new, while building and maintaining good working relationships with existing vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiates with suppliers on price break agreements and other favorable terms.

Inventory

• Monitors and maintains accuracy of inventory records
  • Investigation and resolution of inventory discrepancies.
  • Review, investigate and enter proposed computer adjustments
  • Prevent and/or correct sources of inventory discrepancies and/or inefficiencies.
• Monitor that inventory stored properly and neatly
  • See that drawer units, shelves, showroom, etc. are labeled correctly
  • New items are put out, as necessary.
  • Incoming stock put-away timely
  • Storage locations created timely for new items
  • Deleted items have location labels removed 
• Resolve any serial number discrepancies with machines.
• Review inventory reports regularly:
  • Coordinate reduction of dead stock/inactive inventory.
  • Review Inactive Inventory Report and work with Inside and Outside Sales to reduce and minimize inactive inventory
  • Backorder Items with Quantities Available to Ship Report.
  • Open Orders Report
• Participate and assist in annual physical inventory and implement cycle counts, as appropriate.
  • Audit inventory bin locations and equipment serial # audits.

Operations Support

• Daily review & research Open Order Edit reports, and Profit Margin Exception Report
• Review accounts payable after check run.
• Order shipping and receiving supplies.
• Help complete, review, and monitor other operational reports, as required.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to act with integrity, reliability, and professionalism.

· Good verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency with or the ability and willingness to learn Welders TIMS system and reporting tools.

· Work 8am – 5pm M- F, periodic 8am – 12:30pm Saturdays, and other times, as required.

Education & Experience:

· Bachelor's Degree preferred, relevant experience may be substituted.

· Minimum of one (1) year purchasing experience, three (3) years preferred.

Physical Requirements:

· May need to lift up to 50 lbs, at times.

· Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and working a computer or digital device.

· Must be able to navigate access to Welders’ facilities.

· Attend, as appropriate, meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn of new industry products and trends and make contacts with suppliers.

· Minimal travel required.

Welders Supply & Gases is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, criminal history, and veteran status.

Qualified candidates please apply and submit your resume, letter of interest, and three professional references to Kelley.Helgeson@H2RConsultingLLC.com