Purchasing Specialist

Janitors Supply Company Inc. is a family-owned business established in 1954, providing janitorial, industrial, and facility maintenance supplies across a five-state region. With locations in Erie and Latrobe, PA, we support customers in industries including healthcare, education, manufacturing, food service, and commercial facilities.

For over 70 years, we’ve built our business around strong relationships, dependable service, and a team-first culture.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Erie, PA.

This role is responsible for managing purchasing activity, coordinating with vendors, supporting inventory management, and helping ensure products are available when our customers need them. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, responsive, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This position plays a key role in maintaining inventory levels, controlling costs, supporting customer service, and helping keep products moving efficiently throughout the business.

What You’ll Do

• Manage purchasing and replenishment activity across assigned product lines
• Monitor inventory levels and order timing to maintain product availability
• Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, lead times, availability, and order status
• Work closely with sales, customer service, warehouse, and operations teams to support customer needs
• Help identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and inventory performance
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and product information
• Support cost-conscious purchasing decisions while balancing inventory and service requirements
• Help ensure the smooth flow of products throughout the organization

What We’re Looking For

• Purchasing, procurement, inventory planning, or related experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage details, timelines, and multiple priorities
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working with vendors, inventory data, and purchasing systems
• Distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or supply chain experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business software systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Stable, full-time position based in Erie, PA
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to build a long-term career with a well-established local company

Why Join Janitors Supply?

• Family-owned company with long-term stability
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on customer service, inventory performance, and business operations
• Work with a diverse network of vendors, products, and industries
• Growth opportunities within a company that continues to invest in its people and processes

If you’re organized, proactive, and enjoy solving problems while helping keep a business running efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20