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Lead Procurement Specialist

2 months ago

West Columbia, South Carolina, United States Core & Main Full time
Job Description

Job Overview

The Senior Buyer is accountable for the acquisition of essential materials, components, supplies, and equipment in accordance with established procurement policies and practices, while striving to optimize pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual terms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluates and authorizes purchase requisitions.
  • Identifies prospective vendors and solicits quotations.
  • Assesses and selects suppliers, issues purchase orders, and follows up to ensure timely delivery.
  • Develops, assesses, and manages supplier partnerships to achieve material cost efficiency, availability, and inventory targets. Conducts supplier evaluations and qualifications.
  • Monitors industry trends, competitor activities, and economic factors that may influence business operations.
  • Contributes to production and new product introduction initiatives by participating as a materials resource on product development teams.
  • Performs analysis and resolution of pricing discrepancies in collaboration with accounting teams.
  • Utilizes management insights to meet target levels aimed at maximizing profit margins.

Work Environment

  • Primarily sedentary work with occasional opportunities for movement. Rarely requires lifting of light items.
  • Typically situated in a comfortable indoor setting with infrequent exposure to unpleasant conditions.
  • Overnight travel is minimal, generally less than 10% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must successfully complete any required pre-employment assessments.

Education and Experience

  • Generally requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with 5-8 years of relevant experience; certification may be necessary in certain areas, or a Master’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with computer-based inventory management systems.

About Core & Main

Core & Main, headquartered in St. Louis, is a premier distributor of water, sewer, storm drain, and fire protection products across the United States. With approximately 320 branches nationwide, the company combines local expertise with a robust national supply chain to deliver innovative solutions for both new construction and the maintenance of aging infrastructure. Our dedicated team of over 4,500 associates is committed to ensuring the safe distribution of water and fire protection, thereby supporting the growth and well-being of communities.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.