Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Bring your purchasing/procurement/supply chain/inventory management leadership background to a growing industry leader that can offer you competitive compensation and excellent benefits in this high visibility role. You will make an immediate impact across the multi-branch operation.  

Buckeye Welding Supply, a local leader in welding products and services, is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Manager to join their team based out of either Greeley, CO or Henderson, CO. 

If you have at least 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory management leadership roles, Buckeye Welding wants to hear from you! Experience within industrial distribution, industrial gas, commodities, or high-volume B2B supply environments is strongly preferred. 

Why Purchasing and Inventory Managers join the Buckeye team: 

• Strong benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with company matching, life insurance, paid time off and holidays, and more! 
• Gain knowledge of a large, global industry that isn’t going anywhere! You will learn the ins and outs of the world of industrial gases. Our gases will always be needed and in high demand. This is valuable knowledge that will help you to grow your skillset and enhance your career!    
• Opportunities for cross training: Buckeye Welding is always looking for key players to professionally develop their skills across multiple roles and departments.  
• Competitive salary: Starting between $70,000 – $90,000/yr, based on your experience and background. 
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing! 

Qualifications:  

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory management leadership roles.   
• Experience within industrial distribution, industrial gas, commodities, or high-volume B2B supply environments is strongly preferred.   
• Proven experience implementing inventory controls, replenishment systems, and operational process improvements.   
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.   
• Experience with PowerBI or similar reporting platforms.   
• Strong ERP system experience required; familiarity with TIMS (Computers Unlimited) preferred.   
• Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity tools such as Copilot, Gemini, or Claude is a plus.   

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

Supply Chain & Purchasing Leadership 

• Lead purchasing and inventory management operations across all branch locations.  
• Develop and maintain scalable purchasing policies, replenishment strategies, and inventory controls.  
• Negotiate vendor agreements, rebate programs, payment terms, and strategic buying opportunities.  
• Monitor vendor performance, pricing accuracy, and contract compliance within the ERP system.  
• Support supply chain integration efforts for acquisitions and new branch openings.  

Inventory Management & Operational Controls 

• Establish and continuously optimize Min/Max inventory levels based on sales trends, lead times, seasonality, and branch demand.  
• Oversee cycle count programs, inventory audits, and variance investigations across all locations.  
• Identify, manage, and reduce deadstock inventory while improving inventory turns and working capital efficiency.  
• Coordinate reverse logistics activities including vendor returns, credits, and inventory discrepancy resolution.  
• Analyze inventory shortages, shrinkage, and operational inconsistencies to identify root causes and corrective actions.  

Logistics & Freight Optimization 

• Monitor inbound and outbound freight activity, including parcel and LTL transportation expenses.  
• Audit freight costs and vendor-supported shipping programs to ensure cost efficiency and rebate maximization.  
• Partner with warehouse and branch leadership to improve material flow, receiving accuracy, and operational consistency.  

ERP, Reporting & Analytics 

• Maintain integrity of purchasing data, vendor pricing, rebate structures, and inventory cost information within the ERP platform.  
• Develop operational dashboards, reporting tools, and KPI tracking using Excel, PowerBI, and ERP reporting systems.  
• Translate operational and financial data into actionable business insights for leadership.  
• Train branch managers and operational teams on inventory reporting, controls, and data accuracy standards.  

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Lead and mentor purchasing and warehouse personnel while promoting accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement.  
• Partner closely with warehouse operations, branch leadership, and accounts payable to resolve inventory and invoice discrepancies.  
• Drive adoption of standardized processes, operational improvements, and inventory best practices throughout the organization.  

About the Company: Since 1979, Buckeye Welding Supply Company has provided welding products and services from the Greeley, Colorado location. They have since expanded to offer three store locations to cover the Colorado Front Range and Mountains, Eastern Colorado, Western Nebraska and Western Kansas with a complete fleet of delivery trucks to serve customers and resellers all over these regions. We are dedicated to serving our customers with quality products, excellent service, and convenient delivery. As part of the Meritus Gas Partners network, we combine the reliability of large-scale providers with the personalized care of a local supplier, ensuring every interaction meets our high standards of professionalism and customer satisfaction.  

Buckeye Welding Supply is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.