Purchasing Manager General Admin

Builders FirstSource • Aurora, CO

3d • $58,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager supervises purchasing of products, including commodities, expenses, and consumable items. The role supports manufacturing and/or distribution negotiations, evaluates vendors, manages inventory, and develops purchasing strategies based on commodity markets and demand. The position works closely with sales to ensure products are available on time and meet demand accurately. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned.

This role is performed in an office setting and is generally sedentary, with computer use and occasional brief periods of walking or standing. Occasional travel may be required, and the employee may occasionally need to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; four years of purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Requirements

• Four years of purchasing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively to vendors and employees in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Advanced math abilities.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables and limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Participate in manufacturing and/or distribution negotiations.
• Evaluate vendors for creditworthiness and cost.
• Provide valuation and inventory-turn data to upper management.
• Predict commodity markets and recommend purchasing strategies.
• Develop purchasing agreements with timelines and expected usage.
• Manage inventory levels.
• Work closely with sales to ensure products are available on time and accurately meet demand.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable benefits for employees and their families.
• Eligible to earn an additional incentive, subject to the active plan’s terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed