Procurement and Inventory Specialist

Responsibilities

• Create purchasing plans that balance quality, cost, and delivery expectations while supporting operational needs.
• Evaluate suppliers, compare options, and negotiate favorable pricing, service terms, and ongoing agreements.
• Anticipate material and supply requirements by reviewing usage trends, business activity, and planning inputs.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels by monitoring inventory movement, establishing replenishment triggers, and reducing both shortages and overstock.
• Administer purchase orders from initiation through reconciliation, ensuring alignment with deliveries and billing records.
• Partner with receiving and storage teams to keep product handling organized and inventory records accurate across physical and system counts.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory reviews, and discrepancy investigations to strengthen data integrity and inventory accuracy.
• Prepare reporting on procurement and inventory performance, including savings, supplier results, stock position, and turnover metrics.
• Work with finance, operations, sales, and other internal stakeholders to align purchasing and inventory decisions with business priorities.
• Improve procedures, documentation, and inventory management practices while supporting team guidance, training, and daily coordination.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in procurement, inventory control, or a closely related supply chain role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of corporate purchasing practices and annual inventory processes.
• Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationships effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory data, purchasing activity, and performance indicators.
• Proficiency in handling purchase orders, reconciliations, and inventory records with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate clearly with both internal teams and external partners.
• Working knowledge of compliance expectations, documentation standards, and ethical sourcing practices.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong purchasing judgment and inventory control experience.
• The ability to work closely with cross-functional teams in a service-focused environment.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in handling purchase orders, reconciliations, and inventory records.
• Collaboration and communication skills.
• Knowledge of compliance expectations, documentation standards, and ethical sourcing practices.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.com/benefits for more information.

Pay

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

About the Role

We are looking for a Procurement and Inventory Specialist to support sourcing and stock management operations in Eagan, Minnesota. This position plays a key role in securing materials and services, maintaining accurate inventory levels, and helping the business operate efficiently and cost-effectively.