Regional Purchaser

Lansing Building Products • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The regional purchaser is responsible for replenishing stock inventory for each branch or vendor that they are assigned. Purchasers use the PO RRAR (also known as the buyer’s report) to generate purchase orders to the vendors, meeting the vendor’s minimums and appropriate deadlines. Purchasers develop a purchasing schedule that best meets the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees