Inventory/Purchasing Lead

Purchasing & Inventory Lead

LHH is recruiting an Inventory/Purchasing Lead for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement opportunity with a manufacturing client in the Greater Center Point Area. This is a highly visible position supporting day‑to‑day production readiness by ensuring essential tools, supplies, and materials are accessible when required. The organization provides a stable workplace, cooperative teams, and a chance to create an immediate impact through accuracy, vendor collaboration, and ongoing improvement.

Direct Hire

Onsite: Center Point, IN Area

Compensation: $50K – $60K annually (flexible based on experience)

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily functions of the tool crib, ensuring precise inventory control and material availability.

• Conduct cycle counts; assess discrepancies; implement corrective steps to prevent future issues.

• Maintain minimum/maximum thresholds and reorder triggers to avoid production delays.

• Identify suppliers and secure competitive pricing for tools, supplies, and indirect materials.

• Generate and distribute purchase orders; verify confirmations and anticipated delivery schedules.

• Monitor order progress; expedite urgent items; update internal partners regarding delays.

• Manage receiving paperwork; reconcile packing slips, receipts, and outstanding purchase orders.

• Maintain purchasing records, supplier files, and documentation required for audits and traceability.

• Track expenditures and document cost savings from pricing changes, substitutions, and vendor negotiations.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to forecast demands and standardize frequently used items.

• Address supplier issues including shortages, incorrect deliveries, and quality problems.

• Prepare basic reports on inventory turnover, shortages, and purchasing activities.

• Assist with continuous enhancements in inventory control, organization, and ordering processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or a High School diploma with relevant experience will be considered.

• Minimum of 3+ years of purchasing/inventory experience within a manufacturing environment is required.

• Must have experience issuing purchase orders and managing vendor communications.

• Must be able to conduct cycle counts and resolve inventory variances.

• Experience supporting a tool crib, storeroom, or MRO environment.

• Experience tracking cost savings and overseeing spend reporting.

• Experience using an ERP system or inventory management software.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel for basic data analysis.

• Working knowledge of receiving documentation, open orders, and record‑keeping practices.

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑moving, production‑support environment.

• Clear, professional communication abilities with suppliers and internal departments.

• Detail‑focused with strong organizational skills and consistent follow‑through.

• Ability to stand or sit for long periods and function effectively in an active operations setting.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

If you or someone in your network meets this profile and would like to pursue this Purchasing/Inventory Lead opportunity in the Greater Terre Haute, IN area, please submit your application and resume using the link in this posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to federal, state, and local regulations and/or security clearance requirements, including, where relevant:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Paige Franks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.