A leading national supplier of building materials to new homebuilders, commercial builders and remodelers.
Buyer
Location
Texas
Posted
16 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Buyer
US LBM
• Responsible for placing purchase orders for assigned product categories across US LBM divisions and Regions. • Negotiates pricing, terms, and delivery schedules within guidance of category strategies with suppliers and vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing and timely product availability. • Monitors inventory levels and coordinate with location leaders to avoid stockouts or overstocking issues. • Works with location leaders and fulfillment manager in various daily functions associated with inventory-related issues, invoice inventory discrepancies/variances, delivery information, and maintains product costing. • Contacts suppliers regarding adjustments, incorrect materials, deliveries, etc., and communicates potential resolutions • Owns daily communications with US LBM divisions/markets which could relate to inventory, shipping information, and tracking of inbound inventory.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
- 5 years of experience in purchasing, inventory control/management, materials input, or warehousing experience.
- Strong knowledge of the building material industry to support Supply Chain objectives.
- A high degree of interpersonal communication for negotiation.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple purchasing projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage supplier relationships.
- Proficient in using procurement software, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Expert MS Excel skills highly preferred.
Benefits
- Comply with all policies and standards
- Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety
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