Buyer / Purchasing

Purchasing

• Negotiate with vendors for material purchases; negotiating fair prices, turns and service guarantees.
• Place purchase orders and determine delivery locations with consideration of; (a) NCBP internal transfer costs, and (b) vendor delivery costs.
• Maintain, build, and foster vendor relationships.
• Determine timing and quantity of purchases by reviewing; (a) existing inventory levels (in the overall company and at branch levels), (b) sales trends & inventory turn trends, and (c) market conditions such as vendor lead times.
• Foresee vendor rebates and plan purchases accordingly.
• Identify accurate minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Support in the monitoring of excess and obsolete inventory. Recommend branch transfers, promotional specials, etc… to reduce the inventory.
• Support margin improvement - provide guidance and information on cost increases and corresponding price increases.
• Work within the HQ Buyer team on departmental goals & objectives, while supporting local branch replenishers on purchasing functions.
• Aid Accounts Payable in rectifying pricing and receiving discrepancies.

Inventory & Stock Review

• Determine timing and quantity of purchases by reviewing; (a) existing inventory levels (in the overall company and at branch levels), (b) sales trends & inventory turn trends, and (c) market conditions such as vendor lead times.
• Foresee vendor rebates and plan purchases accordingly.
• Identify accurate minimum and maximum stock levels.

Skills & Requirements

• Business related degree from a reputable institution or equivalent professional qualification along with 1 to 2 years’ experience working in a similar capacity.
• Proven ability to successfully negotiate with multiple vendors on purchasing items (delivery, price, quantity).
• Solid background in inventory control, minimum / maximum settings, inventory turn analysis and recommending & implementing corrective actions.
• Superior analytical skills and the ability to compile and analyze large amounts of information and summarize in an easily understood format.
• Technical expertise in navigating and administering software programs, i.e., NCBP ERP system, and a working knowledge of MS Office; Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Residential & Commercial Roofing product knowledge, in addition to general building product knowledge, is highly desirable.
• Strong written, verbal and communication skills are required as well as the judgment and discretion needed to respond to confidential information.

Benefits

• Unparalleled work environment
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match
• A yearly review
• Access to a state of the art gym at our Headquarters location

Pay

$70k- $90k annually and additional benefits.