Field Buyer - Millwork

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market

The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day

At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons

PURPOSE Under general supervision procures assigned products, materials, and services for the market, locations, inventory plan and networking capital objectives

Troubleshoots procurement issues and expedites orders to meet production and customer needs

Responsible for allocation and replenishment processes using inventory planning tools to determine quantities when needed

Able to maintain strong vendor, supplier, and location relationships

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

Purchases specifically assigned products by contacting vendors and suppliers to obtain information concerning product, price, availability, and delivery time

Assists in the evaluation of goods and services by analyzing competitor pricing strategies, researching trends and tracking orders

Ensures all products are received in condition consistent with original request or bid and resolves issues concerning materials and/or services at the department and vendor level

Coordinates returns and/or replacement of products and generates appropriate paperwork for inventory tracking and accounting purposes

Addresses customer service concerns from suppliers, field operations, and cross-functional departments Assists operations with sourcing specialty items, freight/carrier information, order status, and timely processing of orders

Maintains department files including those pertaining to vendors, bids, quotes, and other correspondence

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY

This job has no supervisory

MINIMUM

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

The

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Bachelor’s degree in a related field One (1) year purchasing experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience COMPETENCIES Knowledge of material management and procurement function Strong oral and written communication skills Demonstrate general understanding of inventory planning tools, ERP purchase to pay

, supply chain inventory planning concepts, inventory rebalancing to meet company inventory plans, and net working capital objectives Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships Good negotiating skills Ability to compose effective and efficient accounting reports Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP System, and inventory planning tools WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations

Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds

Occasional travel by car or plane may be required

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected

Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day

Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable

designed to make life better for you and the people you love

Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives

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Builders FirstSource is an

/Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability

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