Purchasing Specialist

Gypsum Management and Supply • Boston, MA

1d • $65,000 - $84,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist manages purchasing activities and processes for assigned vendors, including placing purchase orders, overseeing supplier and vendor relationships, monitoring purchased inventory, managing price changes, and tracking product developments in the building materials market. The role requires or benefits from product knowledge of drywall, acoustical ceiling tile and grid, construction tools and safety items, finishes, drywall compounds, and drywall accessories.

The position works primarily onsite in an office environment, during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Occasional extended hours may be needed. The role operates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting and involves regular collaboration with sales and operations; hybrid work may be needed for special projects or collaboration. The position reports to the Director of Purchasing or Branch Manager and has no direct reports. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience in all aspects of supplier and vendor relationships.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and receive products from vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, conditions, and program details with vendors.
• Bill invoices to customers and manage sales reports.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and control shrinkage.
• Use the company computer system to enter orders.
• Keep accurate pricing and inventory records.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of market conditions affecting the building materials industry.
• Develop product knowledge to order materials and assist customers with purchases.
• Provide backup for front-counter sales when necessary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to price changes.
• Make sound purchasing decisions based on knowledge and experience.
• Develop, track, and report procurement performance metrics to support continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Paid holidays and vacation days.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Development and training programs.
• Depending on the role, eligibility for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, profit-sharing programs, a car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and travel expense reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level