What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Vedder Holsters?
Vedder Holsters is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to source and acquire goods, while also forecasting future demand to optimize inventory and guide supply chain operations. This role is critical to keeping our operations running smoothly across inventory, sales, marketing, and administrative teams.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, proactive, professional, and comfortable managing supplier relationships and analyzing data, with a strong focus on forecast accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and negotiate with suppliers for goods, materials, and services.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
- Evaluate supplier performance and resolve any issues.
- Ensure procurement aligns with company policies and quality standards.
- Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and other intelligence to predict future demand.
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts at various levels of aggregation (e.g., by SKU, region).
- Monitor forecasts and make real-time adjustments as needed.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to gather insights and align forecasts on current and future product
- needs.
- Work alongside with Inventory Manager to manage inventory levels.
- Ensure timely replenishment of supplies to avoid out-of-stock materials.
- Work with the inventory team to coordinate timely delivery.
- Prepare reports on purchasing activities, inventory levels, and forecast accuracy.
- Track expenditures and help manage budgets.
- Identify and flag anomalies or exceptions in demand or inventory.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with purchasing and resource planning (ERP).
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field (Preferred)
- Experience in a purchasing or procurement role with experience in demand planning (Required)
Why Work at Vedder Holsters
- Stable, growing company with in-house operations
- Hands-on role with real impact on inventory optimization, cost management, and supply chain efficiency
- Opportunity to enhance forecasting accuracy, supplier relationships, and procurement processes
Vedder Holsters is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Our Founding Promise:
Vedder Holsters was founded with a promise to create a workplace where our team feels inspired, fulfilled, and appreciated. While our mission drives us to empower gun owners with exceptional gear, this commitment to our people remains the heartbeat of who we are- fueling a positive, rewarding environment where craftsmanship thrives and every team member is proud to contribute.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29