Purchasing

Foundation Building Materials•Grand Rapids, MI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is seeking an enthusiastic Purchaser to join their team. Purchasers are dynamic individuals capable of multi-tasking while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction to both external and internal customers. FBM believes in doing business with integrity and being the Company of Choice for both customers and team members. This is an opportunity to build a 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.
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 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.
Supports company values in Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity, and being a Company of Choice.
Other duties as assigned.