US LBM Fulfillment Buyer

US LBM Holdings • Charleston, SC

67d • $63,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The US LBM Fulfillment Buyer is responsible for managing and executing the procurement of products and materials necessary to support the fulfillment operations within the organization. This role ensures that inventory levels are maintained, orders are placed in a timely manner, and products are available to meet customer demand. The Fulfillment Buyer works closely with the fulfillment, inventory management, and logistics teams to ensure seamless order processing, while managing supplier relationships and ensuring cost-effective purchasing practices.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in purchasing, inventory control/management, materials input, or warehousing experience.
• Strong knowledge of the building material industry to support Supply Chain objectives.
• A high degree of interpersonal communication for negotiation.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple purchasing projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage supplier relationships.
• Proficient in using procurement software, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.). Expert MS Excel skills highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for placing purchase orders for assigned product categories across US LBM divisions and Regions.
• Negotiates pricing, terms, and delivery schedules within guidance of category strategies with suppliers and vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing and timely product availability.
• Monitors inventory levels and coordinate with location leaders to avoid stockouts or overstocking issues.
• Works with location leaders and fulfillment manager in various daily functions associated with inventory-related issues, invoice inventory discrepancies/variances, delivery information, and maintains product costing.
• Contacts suppliers regarding adjustments, incorrect materials, deliveries, etc., and communicates potential resolutions
• Owns daily communications with US LBM divisions/markets which could relate to inventory, shipping information, and tracking of inbound inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees