Hybrid Onsite in our Irving Office 

 

Under general direction coordinates and makes purchasing decisions, and manages and analyzes products. Troubleshoots procurement issues, and expedites orders to meet production and/or customer needs. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Prepares purchase orders. Confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule  Adjusts purchasing by talking with locations to get more accurate and up-to-date information on present and future needs. Recommends additions or deletions of products by testing, observing, or analyzing items. Estimates values according to knowledge of market price. Determines inventory levels by analyzing inventory reports on a daily basis. Reviews products & categories to achieve targeted GMROI. Opens new SKU codes and product information sheets to communicate appropriate SKU's for use. Provides product data as requested, including replacement cost updates as needed. Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid. Maintains procurement records such as purchase orders of materials/goods purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. Expedites delivery of goods to users. Notifies receiving departments of incoming loads as needed. Occasionally attends buying shows and seminars to keep up-to-date on product information and to build/maintain relationships with new and prior vendors. Product category management responsibilities including: limited contract negotiation, product and margin growth responsibilities, inventory direction and management. Maintains knowledge of and follows the company's safety policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 2-4 years of purchasing experience; Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in the lumber or millwork industry is strongly preferred.

 

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of material management and procurement function Good oral and written communication skills Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Ability to use tact and skill in dealing with other teams, management, and vendors  Good negotiation skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Must know dimensional lumber units of measure. Good organizational and time management skills  Ability to compose effective and efficient reports

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds. May be required to travel occasionally.