Inventory/Purchasing Manager - ZipRecruiter : Job Details

Splintek is a Lenexa-based, made in the USA manufacturing company providing high-quality healthcare products to Retailers, Professionals, and consumers since 1996. We foster an innovative, team-oriented, high-energy, casual business environment. Our mission is to enhance global quality of life through healthcare products for better sleep, comfort, and health. Visit us at www.sleepright.com.

Oversee all supply management activities for procured materials and services, ensuring inventory items are properly identified and accessible.

• Manage procurement processes including RFPs, negotiations, and purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Process POs, monitor deliveries, and communicate with warehouse and sales teams.
• Maintain ordering systems, bills of materials, and onsite supply management.
• Handle receiving, inventory updates in SAGE, cycle counts, and device history reports.
• Monitor inventory levels, valuation, open POs, and variances daily.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and deliveries, and oversee quarterly and annual inventories.
• Act as liaison for IT and phone services, and maintain records of assets and lab equipment.
• Conduct internal audits, develop purchasing strategies, and ensure quality control.
• Perform humidity checks, forecast sales, and assist finance teams with COGS, AP, and AR.
• Develop procurement policies, track performance metrics, and maintain reports.
• Engage with vendors, conduct research for best product value, and manage inventory replenishment.
• Evaluate bids, negotiate deals, and monitor product and service quality.
• Coordinate inventories, ensure proper labeling, and maintain inventory levels aligned with demand.
• Manage budgets, communicate with management, and support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business, or related field preferred.

Experience and Skills

• At least 3 years of purchasing and inventory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong computer skills.
• Strong mathematical aptitude.

• 2 years of purchasing management experience.
• Lean and Six Sigma training and experience.
• Knowledge of injection molding processes.

Note: We are not interested in working with recruiters or employment agencies at this time.

Includes vision, hearing, motor coordination, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in office and warehouse environments with potential dust, uneven floors, and temperature variations.