Purchasing Buyer - Inventory Replenishment

Founded in 1905, Turner Supply Company is a family-owned industrial distributor serving manufacturers nationwide. Customers rely on Turner for a comprehensive product assortment, competitive pricing, expert problem-solving, and cost-reduction programs that improve operational performance.

Our leadership team actively champions our core values— Empowerment, Development, Execution, Teamwork, Innovation, and Leadership —values that helped Affiliated Distributors recognize Turner Supply as a Top Workplace in 2022 ⭐.

Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Turner operates 10 locations across the United States.

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Job Title: Procurement Buyer

Purchasing

Embrace the company core values, while being responsible for the procurement of merchandise and product set-up and maintenance in the ERP system, plus other inventory and product functions as required.

Commit to the company culture of quality, safety, and live by the company core values – Empowerment, Development, Execution, Teamwork, Innovation, and Leadership.

Purchase stock inventory assigned to individual buyers for all Turner Supply locations based on the EOQ inventory replenishment system in SXe.

Purchase Non-stock and Order-as Needed product tied to specific customer orders.

Meet/contact vendor sales personnel to negotiate cost savings, freight programs, and special offerings.

Evaluate inventory purchase controls and adjust as needed to provide good order fill rates while reducing customer backorders.

Handle product warranty, freight shortage/damage/over shipment/error issues while communicating with other departments as needed.

Good computer skills and proven experience working with ERP systems.

Prior purchasing experience a plus

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, i-Pads, smartphones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

While the office portion of this job is largely a sedentary role, you need to have the ability to lift files and boxes. You should have the ability to lift up to 10 pounds, climb stairs and walk the plant floor if necessary.

Travel: NA

Turner Supply Company does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.