Commodity Buyer Assistant

The Franklin Group Inc•Boise, ID

22d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This position coordinates with the commodity buyer to help with BisTrack data entry and subcontractor insurance coordination for all locations. Franklin Building Supply is a lumber and building material company that has been in business for more than 45 years, with locations across Idaho and one in Nevada. They supply materials for home builders and install a wide range of products. The company is employee-owned, has been ranked a Top 10 Best Place to Work in Idaho for seven consecutive years, and is committed to investing in tools, equipment, and training to help their team reach its potential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
Working ability in Microsoft 365 and Teams.
Strong ability in conflict resolution to address vendor or customer disputes effectively.
Highly organized, proactive, and self-starting individual with the ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage competing demands.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be verified through the federal E-Verify system.

Nice To Haves

Background in sales to understand customer needs and preferences effectively.
Ability to pull queries for data analysis and reporting purposes to support decision-making processes.
Experience working in an ERP or similar style accounting software.
Proficiency in P.O. entry systems to facilitate efficient purchasing operations entry.

Responsibilities

Data entry and coordination with Corporate Commodity Buyer’s purchases.
Maintain contract commitments and ensure the accuracy of formula-priced programs to facilitate efficient purchasing processes.
Assist in ascertaining commodity purchasing needs through sales forecasts, inventory assessments, market conditions, and availability analysis.
Assist in coordinating commodity purchasing paperwork among locations.
Assist in coordinating commodity transfers between locations and maintain detailed knowledge of commodity products and their applications.
Assist Commodity Buyer in providing timely support to sales teams regarding product warranties information.
Support and utilize the purchasing of programmed products as directed by the Vice President of Purchasing and Vendor Relations.
Coordinate with subcontractors and insurance providers to obtain compliant subcontractor documentation, resolve discrepancies prior to work authorization.
Verify subcontractor’s insurance meets company-established minimum coverage requirements.
Regularly communicate subcontractor eligibility status to managers and scheduling teams to support operational planning.
Maintain and continuously improve the subcontractor insurance database to ensure accuracy.
Assist corporate payables with invoice inquiries and discrepancies resolution.