Purchasing

Foundation Building Materials•Houston, TX

About The Position

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across United States and Canada. In conjunction with Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a premier provider of commercial door, frame, and hardware solutions, FBM supports a broad range of construction and architectural projects nationwide. Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ Team Members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development. By combining scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset, we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors, builders, and project teams across diverse markets. As the organization continues to grow and evolve following the recent acquisition by Lowe’s, we are investing in strong, forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success. Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is now seeking an enthusiastic Purchaser to join our team. Purchaser are a dynamic group of individuals that are capable of multi-tasking while successfully maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction to both external and internal customers. At FBM we believe in doing business with integrity and being the Company of Choice for both our customers and our team. Come build your career with an exciting and growing organization within the building products industry!

Requirements

Valid driver’s license required
Must be a high school graduate or have GED
In addition to the skills and abilities noted above, the associate must be capable of the physical demands identified below
Repetitive lift – frequent light lifting
Climbing ladders, stairs, equipment – ability to access upper floor offices
Repetitive motion of hands, or wrists – ability to demonstrate product
Seeing – vision skills, reading and writing skills
Talking – verbal skills
Amount of time sitting up or standing in place – may alternate and move about
Stoop or bend – occasionally as needed to access files, records, or products
Hearing – must be able to hear back up alarms, customer horns, etc. and communicate with co-workers and others in person and via telephone

Responsibilities

Coordinates timely ordering of materials to maintain service levels and meet inventory return goals
Prepares, enters, and administers purchase orders ensuring accurate material descriptions, cost coding, pricing, and documentation
Adheres to all purchasing policies, processes, and procedures
Reviews purchase order claims and supplier contracts for compliance with company policies
Tracks delinquent or delayed purchase order arrivals and communicates status to appropriate stakeholders
Supports the Purchasing Manager in identifying, evaluating, and maintaining relationships with vendors for materials, supplies, equipment, and services
Stays informed about vendor offerings, new products, and pricing trends
Assists in resolving vendor-related issues, including product returns or discrepancies
Helps manage inventory through purchasing and quality control activities
Collaborates with Warehouse teams to ensure products arrive in good condition and discrepancies are resolved promptly
Monitors material availability and reports potential shortages or delays
Analyzes current and anticipated market and delivery conditions to support purchasing decisions
Stays up to date on industry trends, product innovations, and general market movement, communicating relevant information to the team
Analyzes current and anticipated market and delivery conditions to support purchasing decisions
Stays up to date on industry trends, product innovations, and general market movement, communicating relevant information to the team
Support our values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
Other duties as assigned