Plate Buyer- East Division
Company: Builders FirstSource
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Plate Buyer- East Division
Connecticut, USA * Florida, USA * Georgia, USA * Massachusetts, USA
* New Jersey, USA * North Carolina, USA * Pennsylvania, USA * Rhode
Island, USA * South Carolina, USA * Virginia, USA
Req #38855
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building
materials, value-added components and building services to the
professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here
every day to transform the future of home building and help make
the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe
building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree.
Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not
more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and
inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds
and experience levels.
We are looking for a Plate Buyer to join our team! Primarily a
remote/work from home opportunity however must be located within
the East Division.
PURPOSE
Under general direction coordinates and makes purchasing decisions,
and manages and analyzes products within pre-defined constraints.
Troubleshoots procurement issues, and expedites orders to meet
production and/or customer needs. (Does not purchase 2-dimensional
lumber, treated lumber, insulated sheeting or OSB.)
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.
Maintains knowledge of and follows the company's safety policies
and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-3 years of purchasing
experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior experience in the lumber or millwork industry is strongly
preferred.
COMPETENCIES
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
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.
Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical
effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or
standing for brief periods of time.
May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or
otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
Occasional travel by car or plane may be required.
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Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and
your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your
future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly
collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better
ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll
be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a
career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources
that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation
provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a
friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more,
and build more, together at BFS.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits
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. To view all our
benefit offerings click here .
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