Purchasing Specialist

About the role

Amerhart, an SBP Brand is currently looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our VALUES based organization. This role will be supporting purchasing efforts in our Sheboygan Falls Location to issue Purchase Orders (PO), match POs to vendor acknowledgements, proof PO to acknowledgement and make corrections to PO along with completing scheduling tasks for manufacturing. The position will report to the Estimating Team Manager for a market-leading vertically integrated panel processor and contract wood product manufacturer in the Central Industrial Region. Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales and Amerhart. We serve 45 states in the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 40 locations. Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVE your future at Specialty Building Products!

Responsibilities

• Focus daily on reporting and improving internal scheduling, inventory, and supply chain issues, including receipt, transfer and reman of product.
• Areas of responsibility include scheduling, forecasting, inventory control accuracy, and purchasing.
• Focus on optimizing the scheduling process for improved material flow and overall customer satisfaction.
• Analyze products, specifications, ordering trends, etc. to optimize inventory levels maintained at local manufacturing and distribution center.
• Communicate and work closely with the Branch Management Team, Sales Representatives (Inside and Outside), Central Buyers and customers to ensure scheduled production meets needs of branch.
• Maintain the accuracy of the local branch center’s inventory system through AP reconciliation and open PO lists.
• Negotiate quality, pricing and delivery of raw materials with network of suppliers and Central Buyers.

Skills

• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Customer/Client Focus
• Decision Making
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork Orientation
• Technology capacity

Requirements

• Demonstrate exceptional analytical skills with ability and knowledge to develop and utilize spreadsheets.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative.
• Working knowledge of MS Office; knowledge and experience with Agility software desirable.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests from various departments.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and manage supplier relationships.
• Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Ability to recommend and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or HS GED required.
• Associate's degree in supply chain management preferred.
• 3‑5 years inventory control experience and/or planning in manufacturing industry.
• Hands‑on expertise in planning, scheduling, shipping, receiving,