IFab Corporation
Join Our Team Purchasing Specialist / Buyer
SAP USA Auto & Truck Parts, a fast-growing distributor in the heavy-duty automotive industry, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist / Buyer to join our team. This role plays a critical part in managing inventory levels, sourcing quality products, and ensuring timely procurement to support our operations and customer needs.
If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have a strong background in purchasing or supply chain, we'd love to hear from you!
Role Executes daily purchasing operations, monitors open orders, and maintains vendor communication to ensure on-time, cost-effective replenishment.
Daily Tasks
Issue and send Purchase Orders (POs) based on ERP signals or planning sheets
Confirm receipt and accuracy of POs with suppliers
Follow up on production status and estimated ship dates
Track open orders and adjust delivery schedules as needed
Record vendor confirmations, invoice changes, or delays
Maintain current pricing, lead times, and MOQs in ERP
Support urgent restock or airfreight requests from Sales or Logistics
Communicate ETA updates to the Receiving and Warehouse teams
Report vendor shortages or quality concerns to the Quality and Claims teams
Department-Wide Responsibilities All purchasing staff are expected to :
Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase data in ERP (e.g., NetSuite)
Track product availability, shortages, and safety stock thresholds
Work closely with Inventory Analysts, Supply Chain, and Warehouse
Avoid overstocking by purchasing according to actual need and velocity
Monitor landed costs (FOB, CIF, shipping, customs) for margin integrity
Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on invoice discrepancies and payment terms
Support private label program launches by ensuring packaging and timing align
Work with the Logistics Team to ensure compliance with FTZ documentation (if importing to bonded zones)
Daily / Weekly Task Examples Frequency : Daily Review ERP purchase recommendations, issue POs, confirm orders, update vendor timelines
Frequency : Weekly Analyze out-of-stock and low-stock reports, track open PO status, check shipment progress
Frequency : Monthly Evaluate supplier performance, run purchasing metrics, propose sourcing adjustments
Frequency : Quarterly Review long-term forecasts with Supply Chain, renegotiate contracts or bulk discounts
Tools & Systems Used
ERP : NetSuite (purchase orders, vendor data, inventory status)
Excel : For planning, tracking shipments, and vendor scorecards
Email / WhatsApp / WeChat : For vendor communication (especially for international sourcing)
Vendor Portals : For house brand partners or packaging vendors
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SAP USA Auto & Truck Parts, a fast-growing distributor in the heavy-duty automotive industry, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist / Buyer to join our team. This role plays a critical part in managing inventory levels, sourcing quality products, and ensuring timely procurement to support our operations and customer needs.
If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have a strong background in purchasing or supply chain, we'd love to hear from you!
Role Executes daily purchasing operations, monitors open orders, and maintains vendor communication to ensure on-time, cost-effective replenishment.
Daily Tasks
Issue and send Purchase Orders (POs) based on ERP signals or planning sheets
Confirm receipt and accuracy of POs with suppliers
Follow up on production status and estimated ship dates
Track open orders and adjust delivery schedules as needed
Record vendor confirmations, invoice changes, or delays
Maintain current pricing, lead times, and MOQs in ERP
Support urgent restock or airfreight requests from Sales or Logistics
Communicate ETA updates to the Receiving and Warehouse teams
Report vendor shortages or quality concerns to the Quality and Claims teams
Department-Wide Responsibilities All purchasing staff are expected to :
Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase data in ERP (e.g., NetSuite)
Track product availability, shortages, and safety stock thresholds
Work closely with Inventory Analysts, Supply Chain, and Warehouse
Avoid overstocking by purchasing according to actual need and velocity
Monitor landed costs (FOB, CIF, shipping, customs) for margin integrity
Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on invoice discrepancies and payment terms
Support private label program launches by ensuring packaging and timing align
Work with the Logistics Team to ensure compliance with FTZ documentation (if importing to bonded zones)
Daily / Weekly Task Examples Frequency : Daily Review ERP purchase recommendations, issue POs, confirm orders, update vendor timelines
Frequency : Weekly Analyze out-of-stock and low-stock reports, track open PO status, check shipment progress
Frequency : Monthly Evaluate supplier performance, run purchasing metrics, propose sourcing adjustments
Frequency : Quarterly Review long-term forecasts with Supply Chain, renegotiate contracts or bulk discounts
Tools & Systems Used
ERP : NetSuite (purchase orders, vendor data, inventory status)
Excel : For planning, tracking shipments, and vendor scorecards
Email / WhatsApp / WeChat : For vendor communication (especially for international sourcing)
Vendor Portals : For house brand partners or packaging vendors
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