Buyer

The Buyer will manage procurement activities, optimize inventory levels, and support supplier relationships in a fast-paced distribution environment. This role combines purchasing execution with demand forecasting, inventory analysis, and cost management to ensure product availability and service excellence. Responsibilities Create and manage purchase orders from planning through receipt. Analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts, and purchasing trends to support replenishment decisions. Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times, and performance. Collaborate with operations, logistics, customer service, and finance teams. Resolve shortages, delivery issues, and invoice discrepancies. Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP systems. Analyze supplier performance, purchasing KPIs, and cost-saving opportunities. Evaluate landed costs and support sourcing initiatives. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with company policies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience. Strong inventory analysis, forecasting, and supplier management skills. Experience with ERP systems. Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis). Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance 401(k) offering Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO) Paid sick leave where applicable by state law. LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH