Role OverviewThe Sourcing/Purchasing Specialist is responsible for supporting Steiner Electric's Integrated Supply Group by sourcing products, coordinating purchasing activity, maintaining supplier relationships, supporting customer-specific inventory programs, and ensuring product availability for VMI, CMI, vending, job-site trailer, cart, and other integrated supply solutions.
What You Will Do
Source products required for Integrated Supply Group customer programs, including electrical, OEM, MRO, metalworking, and Construction. Support new customer implementations by identifying required suppliers, product availability, lead times, substitute items, cost requirements, and replenishment options.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong product research, sourcing, supplier communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across functional departments and manage multiple customer requests, supplier follow-ups, quotes, purchase orders, and implementation deadlines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or related discipline preferred
- Two to five years of purchasing, sourcing, inventory control, inside sales, supply chain, or distribution experience preferred
- Experience in electrical distribution, industrial distribution, OEM, MRO, metalworking, or contractor supply markets preferred
- Strong product research, sourcing, supplier communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work across functional departments
- Strong organizational skills
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and company ERP systems
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plans
- Hybrid/Remote work environment
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
- Learning & Development Plans
- Coaching & Mentorship
- 401K with company match
- Wellness reimbursement program
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