Regional Purchaser

Lansing Building Products Recruiting Team•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lansing Building Products, established in 1955, is a supplier of high-quality building products to professional contractors. The company, led by third-generation President & CEO Hunter Lansing, operates with core family values and a mission of Respect, Service, and Excellence. Recognized as a Great Place To Work™ since 2019, Lansing employs nearly 2,000 associates across 112 branches in 35 states, with Home Office locations in Richmond, VA, and Waltham, MA. The organization is dedicated to making a positive impact on people’s lives and providing a best-in-class experience for both associates and customers. The regional purchaser is specifically responsible for managing and replenishing stock inventory for assigned branches or vendors. This role involves utilizing the PO RRAR (buyer’s report) to generate and place purchase orders in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with vendor minimums and deadlines. Purchasers are also tasked with developing and maintaining a purchasing schedule that effectively meets the inventory needs of the branches.

Requirements

Proficiency with SAP required.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong problem solving/decision-making and analytical skills.
Strong customer service focus.
Ability to handle high transaction volume.
Efficient with creating and manipulating Excel documents.
Ability to work with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Communication proficiency.

Responsibilities

Review RRARs daily and place purchase orders in a timely manner.
Partner with branches to assist in meeting sales and customer service goals, as well as inventory management goals.
Analyze excel reports to aid in movement of surplus, dead, and oan inventory.
Work with Ordering Controls Analyst to adjust min/max levels by vendor or branch, with consideration to vendor lead times, branch space, inventory dollar value, and seasonality of product line.
Work with Inventory Analyst on obsolete product lines, dead inventory, and other projects as needed.
Vendor buys as needed with guidance and approval from the Director of Purchasing and Inventory Management.
Notify Pricing and Product Group of any product replacement cost changes needed.