Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Performs strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spending, search for better deals, and find more profitable suppliers

· Develops and implements purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures

· Negotiates with vendors to develop purchasing programs that give the best possible combination of price, quality, and service in the products we stock and the products we special order

· Maintains and executes the purchasing programs for stock items on a daily and weekly basis; ensure that adequate and accurate stock levels are present at all branches for all products while maintaining proper inventory turns for each product category as determined by management

· Maintains strict confidentiality with all purchasing information and programs

· Responsible for coordinating and managing monthly and annual cycle counts for accuracy

· Constantly reducing dead and slow moving inventory

· Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment

· Analyzes market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability

· Resolves vendor or customer grievances and claims against suppliers

· Arranges for disposal of surplus materials

· Stays alert to things that need to be done and, without being asked, take initiative to see that they get done

· Other duties as assigned by management

Position Qualifications

Qualifications of the ideal candidate include:

· At least 5 years’ experience in lumber and building materials or a related industry with purchasing and inventory management experience

· Computer literacy and knowledge of current office technology

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel

· Exceptional organizational skills

· Strong communication skills

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Strong analytical skills

· Ability to work with confidential information

· Ability to work independently with limited supervision

· Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with employees and vendors.

• Strong commitment to creating a work environment where employees want to do their best

· Ability to think strategically

• Proven track record of meeting business objectives
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of industry experience; Master’s degree preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person