Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

The Building Center Inc•Pineville, NC

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Installed Sales Procurement & Sourcing Specialist is responsible for coordinating all material sourcing, purchasing, and delivery logistics required to support The Building Center’s Installed Sales division. This role ensures that every project is properly sourced, priced, ordered, and scheduled with accurate lead-time information. This role is critical to the success of The Building Center’s Installed Sales division. The Procurement & Sourcing Specialist directly supports the division’s ability to deliver projects on time, maintain profitability, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, construction-driven environment.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain; construction or building materials experience strongly preferred.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple active projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP, procurement, or project management software a plus.
Ability to develop strong vendor and internal team relationships.
Organized, proactive, and capable of prioritizing time-sensitive tasks.
High school diploma or GED required; additional education in business, sales, or a related field is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Installed Sales workflows or construction project coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

Source, price, and purchase materials required for Installed Sales projects (windows, doors, trim, framing packages, specialty items, etc.).
Verify material specifications, quantities, and product availability based on estimator takeoffs and job scopes.
Ensure all orders align with project timelines, installation schedules, and customer requirements.
Obtain accurate vendor lead times and proactively communicate delays or risks to Project Leads and Coordinators.
Maintain a real-time understanding of supply constraints, substitutions, and alternative sourcing options.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers.
Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and preferential priority for Installed Sales material packages.
Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and identify opportunities for cost savings.
Work closely with Estimators to confirm pricing during proposal development.
Support Project Leads by ensuring materials are ordered, staged, and delivered according to job schedules.
Collaborate with Project Coordinators to resolve discrepancies, ensure complete job packets, and maintain accurate project documentation.
Monitor open purchase orders, backorders, and shipment status.
Ensure materials are available before installation crews arrive, reducing job delays and costly rescheduling.
Assist field teams in resolving product issues, shortages, or damaged material claims.
Assist in reconciling discrepancies between ordered materials and jobsite receipts.
Support correction of inventory or MRP system inaccuracies related to Installed Sales material usage.
Maintain accurate cost data to improve estimating templates and margin protection.
Maintain purchasing logs, vendor quotes, and delivery records.
Provide cost and availability insights to leadership to support forecasting and planning.