Description Katie Weigel with Robert Half Finance & Accounting is recruiting to fill a Buyer position at an industrial retailer in Reno, Nevada. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this individual will be responsible for full inventory control and buying responsibilities. They will manage the entire process, including vendor relations. This is a long-term, stable company in the area (40+) years, with a healthy tenured crew (20ish employees). Buying Provide a point of contact for all procurement related questions and inquiries for products within portfolio. Manage the buying process to create purchase orders and maintain PO accuracy in relation to final-landed costing. Identify cost-saving opportunities w/in the product portfolio including logistics and / or packaging etc. Manage the buying process to fulfil special/unplanned requisition needs and support business development efforts. Identify high priority released purchase orders and expedite them to avoid stock-outs. Identify low priority released purchase orders and postpone them to reduce inventory costs. Work with Accounts Payable to ensure payments are made to suppliers. Inventory Management Plan and maintain stocking parameters (e.g. min/max levels, safety stock levels) in relation to dynamic forecast levels. Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels. Follow-up and resolve stock-out issues and deal with any issues on excess or slow-moving inventories. Vendor Relationship Management Work closely with vendors to ensure product competitiveness and strive for favorable terms while also ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g. Anti-Slavery Act). Update vendor related information and costs in ERP system. Strong Excel and ERP experience are necessary. Maintain relationships w/ carriers and ensure records are up-do-date and compliant. Ensure any non-conformance issues are dealt with and resolved in a timely and efficient manner. Compensation target is to $90k + bonus, plus a wide range of benefits to include 100% paid medical and dental, 4% match on the 401k, vacation, sick and 1 personal day, plus all major holidays. This is a standard 40 hour work week, Monday-Friday. The position is hybrid and does include some travel. For immediate consideration, please apply today! Great company! Great leadership! Requirements • A minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, inventory management, or a similar role. • Strong skills in managing annual inventory and physical inventory processes. • Proficiency in conducting cycle counts and maintaining accurate stock records. • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain vendor relationships. • Excellent analytical and organizational skills to manage inventory parameters and forecasts. • Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements, such as Anti-Slavery Act standards. • Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work with internal teams and external suppliers. • Experience using inventory management systems and tools for tracking and reporting. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .