Senior Buyer

6 days ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Builders FirstSource Full time

Purpose and Scope

The Procurement Specialist will coordinate and make purchasing decisions, managing and analyzing products to meet production and/or customer needs. This role will troubleshoot procurement issues and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare purchase orders and confer with vendors to obtain product information, including price, availability, and delivery schedule.
  • Adjust purchasing by communicating with locations to obtain accurate and up-to-date information on present and future needs.
  • Recommend additions or deletions of products by testing, observing, or analyzing items, and estimate values according to market knowledge.
  • Determine inventory levels by analyzing daily inventory reports.
  • Review products and categories to achieve targeted Gross Margin Return on Investment (GMROI).
  • Open new SKU codes and product information sheets to communicate appropriate SKU's for use.
  • Provide product data as requested, including replacement cost updates as needed.
  • Determine the method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid.
  • Maintain procurement records, including purchase orders, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
  • Expedites delivery of goods to users and notifies receiving departments of incoming loads as needed.
  • Occasionally attend buying shows and seminars to stay up-to-date on product information and build/maintain relationships with new and prior vendors.
  • Product category management responsibilities include limited contract negotiation, product and margin growth, inventory direction, and management.
  • Maintain knowledge of and follow the company's safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • 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, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to compose effective and efficient reports.


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