Purchasing Lead

Core & Main•Missoula, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining a proactive channel of communication with management regarding indirect purchasing and indirect inventory decisions impacting the business. Generate reports for spending trends and initiate resolution plans to control indirect spend costs. Assist with departmental budget preparation and management.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable
Generally 5-7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas.
3 – 8 years of order entry and customer service experience.
Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required
SAP, ERP, and job cost experience
Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Flooring or construction industry experience

Responsibilities

Conducts analysis of purchasing trends and ensures contract pricing is utilized.
Negotiates contracts and prices with vendors; proactively seeks out product/vendors in order to obtain best pricing and products.
Works closely with field teams and purchasing management to communicates changes in a timely manner.
Enters backorders and communicates backorder status regularly with teams.
Coordinates substitute items to meet customer needs and timelines.
Identifies and outlines process improvements that will help the team increase accuracy and productivity to supervisor.
Assists in development of training materials, data sets to support purchasing functions.
Trains new and existing associates on proper processes and procedures.
Identifies and escalates gaps in purchasing information with appropriate levels of urgency.
Researches shortages and provides accurate details of all shortage issues.
Responsible for some purchasing under the general direction of purchasing management.