Senior Lumber Buyer

Builders FirstSource•Irving, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction coordinates and makes purchasing decisions, and manages and analyzes products. Troubleshoots procurement issues, and expedites orders to meet production and/or customer needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares purchase orders. Confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule Adjusts purchasing by talking with locations to get more accurate and up-to-date information on present and future needs. Recommends additions or deletions of products by testing, observing, or analyzing items. Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.Determines inventory levels by analyzing inventory reports on a daily basis. Reviews products & categories to achieve targeted GMROI.Opens new SKU codes and product information sheets to communicate appropriate SKU's for use.Provides product data as requested, including replacement cost updates as needed.Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.Maintains procurement records such as purchase orders of materials/goods purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. Expedites delivery of goods to users. Notifies receiving departments of incoming loads as needed.Occasionally attends buying shows and seminars to keep up-to-date on product information and to build/maintain relationships with new and prior vendors. Product category management responsibilities including: limited contract negotiation, product and margin growth responsibilities, inventory direction and management.Maintains knowledge of and follows the company's safety policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
2-4 years of purchasing experience
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of material management and procurement function
Good oral and written communication skills
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Ability to use tact and skill in dealing with other teams, management, and vendors
Good negotiation skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Must know dimensional lumber units of measure.
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to compose effective and efficient reports

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the lumber or millwork industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares purchase orders.
Confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
Adjusts purchasing by talking with locations to get more accurate and up-to-date information on present and future needs.
Recommends additions or deletions of products by testing, observing, or analyzing items.
Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
Determines inventory levels by analyzing inventory reports on a daily basis.
Reviews products & categories to achieve targeted GMROI.
Opens new SKU codes and product information sheets to communicate appropriate SKU's for use.
Provides product data as requested, including replacement cost updates as needed.
Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
Maintains procurement records such as purchase orders of materials/goods purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
Expedites delivery of goods to users.
Notifies receiving departments of incoming loads as needed.
Occasionally attends buying shows and seminars to keep up-to-date on product information and to build/maintain relationships with new and prior vendors.
Product category management responsibilities including: limited contract negotiation, product and margin growth responsibilities, inventory direction and management.
Maintains knowledge of and follows the company's safety policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.