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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in purchasing and inventory management within the building materials industry, with strong negotiation and communication skills to effectively manage supplier relationships and ensure timely product availability.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Purchasing ExperienceInventory Control ManagementBuilding Material Industry KnowledgeProcurement Software ProficiencyExpert MS Excel Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
PurchasingInventory ManagementMaterials InputWarehousingNegotiationCostingStock ManagementSupplier CommunicationProject Management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Procurement SoftwareInventory Management SystemsMicrosoft Office Suite
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ManagementBuilding MaterialsCost-Effective PurchasingProduct AvailabilityInventory Levels
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Responsible for placing purchase orders for assigned product categories across US LBM divisions and Regions.
- Negotiates pricing, terms, and delivery schedules within guidance of category strategies with suppliers and vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing and timely product availability.
- Monitors inventory levels and coordinate with location leaders to avoid stockouts or overstocking issues.
- Works with location leaders and fulfillment manager in various daily functions associated with inventory-related issues, invoice inventory discrepancies/variances, delivery information, and maintains product costing.
- Contacts suppliers regarding adjustments, incorrect materials, deliveries, etc., and communicates potential resolutions.
- Owns daily communications with US LBM divisions/markets which could relate to inventory, shipping information, and tracking of inbound inventory.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
- 5 years of experience in purchasing, inventory control/management, materials input, or warehousing experience.
- Strong knowledge of the building material industry to support Supply Chain objectives.
- A high degree of interpersonal communication for negotiation.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple purchasing projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage supplier relationships.
- Proficient in using procurement software, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Expert MS Excel skills highly preferred.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comply with all policies and standards
- Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety
