Purchasing Inventory Manager Jobs in Rome, GA (NOW HIRING)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to be located at our plant in Cartersville, GA. We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Procurement Specialist to support our manufacturing operations by sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials, equipment, and services. This role is critical in ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement of quality materials including raw materials, packaging materials, and MRO necessary for production. This position will report to the site Procurement Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, machinery, and services aligned with production needs and quality standards.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize cost savings and supply reliability.
• Issue purchase orders and manage the procurement process from requisition to delivery and through invoice closure.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships to ensure timely fulfillment and resolve any delivery or quality issues.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to forecast demand and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities, process improvements, and supply chain efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to procurement and vendor contracts.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other essential procurement data.
• Development and delivery of the right standard reports to measure Spend, PPV, ADP across all Procurement areas – Raw Materials, Indirect Corporate, Capital, Energy, MRO Goods, MRO Services, and Sourced Products.
• Development and delivery of ad-hoc analysis as needed to support Procurement leadership.
• Support large scale RFP activities by working closely with the procurement manager(s) at a local as well as corporate level.
• Manages the competitive bidding process. Requests quotations/bids, conducts negotiations and issues purchase orders for assigned categories.
• Maintain and update Procurement project tracker database.
• Coordinate the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of contracts, including leasing agreements, equipment contracts, and service agreements ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards at both a local and corporate level.
• Other procurement related duties as needed by procurement team leader.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of procurement or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment; resilient or wood flooring industry preferred.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in manufacturing production.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Excellent technical knowledge and aptitude in Office Suite and ERP systems (e.g.,M3, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening.
• Positive and Verifiable Work History.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with global sourcing and import/export logistics.
• Understanding of inventory management principles and lean manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and production requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Push, pull, carry, and lift 20-50lbs.
• Frequent walking and sitting.
• Regular stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and other such repetitive movements.
• Must be able to communicate, hear, comprehend, and write in English.
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Think analytically
• Make decisions
• Develop options and implement solutions
• Work with a team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Work with a Sense of Urgency