Lumber Building Material Buyer

Ed Herrington Lumber is a six-location full-service lumber company looking for a lumber and building materials (LBM) buyer. The LBM buyer ensures that our vendors are providing the best combination of quality, service and price to our stores and customers. The LBM buyer determines the best products to fulfill customer needs and demands; works closely with current and prospective vendors and develops and maintains a strong working relationship with them. This position is accountable for profitability in the product lines that are managed. Effective communication with the sales team and other store locations are essential for the success of this position.Ed Herrington Inc. is currently seeking full-time LBM Buyer located onsite at the Hillsdale, NY location, daytime Monday – Friday, 7a – 4p.Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Short- & Long-Term Disability/401(k) Profit Sharing/Employee Discount/Tuition Assistance/Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday time.Position is an on-site position, based out of the Hillsdale, NY location,SummaryThe LBM buyer ensures that our vendors are providing the best combination of quality, service and price to our stores and customers. The LBM buyer determines the best products to fulfill customer needs and demands; works closely with current and prospective vendors and develops and maintains a strong working relationship with them. This position is accountable for profitability in the product lines that are managed. Effective communication with the sales team and other store locations are essential for the success of this position.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.3+ years previous purchasing experience in the building materials industryCollege education a plusExperience in vendor negotiationExperience in analysis and forecastingUnderstanding of the buying cycles associated with the building materials industryAbility to multi-task, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work activitiesExceptional analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Work and ExcelOccasional overnight travelResponsibilities of the Position:Purchasing:Negotiate with vendors and make recommendations to the Purchasing Manager based on the following negotiated criteria:Volume RebatesCash Discounts and Payment TermsGrowth IncentivesBuyback ProgramsMerchandising and PK trainingCo-o Advertising Dollars and marketing eventsLocates products that fit our customers needs and presents them to managementDevelops and implements programs to increase margin dollars by product lineForecasts material requirements by analyzing trends and needs to establish stocking levels for each locationManage product lines with focus on Lean continuous improvements processesEnsures that vendors are providing quality products, competitive pricing and service to our stores and customers.Product Management:Oversees assigned product groups; plans exit strategy for discontinued items and the vendor returns of slow selling productsReviews sales, turns, margins and gross profit dollars on products purchasedStore Support:Ensures that stores are receiving updated information on products including the availability, vendor information and POS informationCommunicates product updates and changes with the locationsWorks closely with the merchandising manager and the marketing department to initiate specials and promotions.Assists stores with product issues including shipments, quality, and defective materials by communication with the store and vendorEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEMinimum of 3+ years previous purchasing experience in the building materials industryPHYSICAL DEMANDSThis is largely a sedentary role with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; however, while performing the duties of this job the employee will need to frequently communicate with others and must be able to exchange accurate information; consistently operate a computer and other office equipment. The employee will need to occasionally move about to meet with customers, access files, and use other office equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock while working around electrically powered office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.OTHERDetail oriented individual with excellent follow through and communication skills.The strong ability to multi-task.Is resourceful and able to successfully navigate through complex situations.Ability to interact with all staff levels through to and including senior management.