Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator | OmniCable

Currently, we are looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join OmniCable’s Supply Chain/Purchasing Department. This role supports many aspects of inventory management including vendor relations, purchase order management, inventory execution, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, Finance, Product Management, and IT. 

The successful candidate will be expected to not only execute day-to-day purchasing activities but also identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance data quality, support operational reporting, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement organization. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth into procurement operations, inventory management, and supply chain process improvement functions. 

What You’ll Do: 

As a Purchasing Administrator, you will be a key member of the Procurement/PLM department. The main responsibility of this position includes working with vendors, meeting or exceeding KPIs such as inventory turns and service levels. Prospective candidates with inventory control experience in a warehouse setting are encouraged to apply. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Procurement Execution & Administration 

• Execute day-to-day procurement activities to support company-wide inventory goals. 
• Process, maintain, and update purchase orders and supplier commitments. 
• Clean up past due purchase orders and support supplier expediting activities. 
• Process stock transfers, consignment activities, reconciliations, and nonconforming product reports. 
• Maintain product and vendor data within ERP and inventory management systems. 
• Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders for unique situations for internal stakeholders regarding purchase order status and inventory-related inquiries. 
• Collaborate with buyers, operations, finance, and product management teams to resolve inventory discrepancies. 

Reporting & Data Management 

• Generate and analyze procurement, inventory, and supplier performance reports. 
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including inventory turns, service levels, supplier delivery performance, and open purchase order health. 
• Support data integrity initiatives by identifying and correcting master data issues. 
• Assist in maintaining procurement dashboards and reports utilizing ERP systems, Excel, and Power BI. 
• Identify data trends and recommend corrective actions to improve operational performance. 
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Process Improvement & Procurement Operations 

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes and workflows. 
• Document standard operating procedures and support process governance efforts. 
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency. 
• Assist with procurement policy, system enhancement, and process standardization initiatives. 
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement process improvements. 
• Support testing, training, and adoption of new procurement tools, technologies, and ERP enhancements. 

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Provide guidance to newly hired Purchasing Administrators. 
• Serve as the first escalation point for routine operational issues. 
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned. 
• Lead or participate in cross-functional improvement teams focused on inventory management and procurement effectiveness. 

Our Opportunity:

OmniCable, LLC (OmniCable) is one of the largest redistributors of wire, cable, fiber, electrical and communications products. The company empowers distributors to be successful by providing a true partnership approach with a focus on product and order accuracy, supply chain management, and unique value-added services. With approximately $400 million dollars in inventory and 18 North American distribution locations, OmniCable is backed by more than 45 years of experience and operational excellence. For more information about OmniCable, please visit www.omnicable.com.

OmniCable is a subsidiary of Dot Family Holdings. Our employees are all working towards the same goal, which is our Mission Statement: To empower shared success by being the best vendor to our customers, the best customer to our vendors, and the best employer to our employees through innovation and collaboration. 

We believe in empowering your future! 

What You’ll Need: 

• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint). 
• Ability to work with large data sets and derive actionable insights. 
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and process compliance. 
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive results. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Data Analysis, or Process Improvement. 
• Experience working in ERP or Inventory Management Systems (Infor, SAP, Oracle, Manhattan, Blue Ridge, etc.). 
• Experience creating reports, analyzing data, or working with business intelligence tools such as Power BI. 
• Experience participating in process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or workflow optimization initiatives. 
• Understanding procurement, inventory management, supply chain operations, or distribution environments. 

Besides earning a competitive wage, OmniCable offers these other great benefits:  

• Competitive Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription Plans
• No-cost Life / STD / LTD / AD&D
• Health Savings & Dependent Care Accounts
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Fund
• Flexible Workplace