Purchasing Manager/Buyer

A fast-paced, well established Colorado lumber & hardware company is looking for an enthusiastic, professional Purchasing Manager/Buyer to join our sales team. Position open in either Pine Junction or Castle Rock.

Summary

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for purchasing lumber, hardware, building materials, & other related goods for multiple locations. The ideal candidate provides strong product knowledge in the LBM field, purchasing experience, and excellent computer skills.

Primary Duties

Fulfill day-to-day purchase orders for Special Orders
Review reports for replenishment of Stock items
Communicate with Sales, Dispatch, and Management to prioritize and cost effectively manage inbound shipments
Identify patterns of Special Orders which present Stocking opportunities
Work with vendors to create positive relationships
Stay current with trends in the building industry, and represent company at tradeshows and professional associations
Propose Program opportunities to management
Participate in on-going product and sales training programs
Update individual and Program pricing as required

Preferred Qualifications

Lumber & Building Material Experience, including a working knowledge of LBM vernacular and associated math skills
Ability to forecast product needs based on history, seasonality, market conditions, and sales projections
Experience with commodity products and price fluctuations
Superior written and verbal communication skills, as well as solid time management and organizational capabilities
A strong work ethic and high level of integrity
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions as they relate to product application
Extensive knowledge of building materials, the construction industry, and government regulations
Experience in reading blueprints
Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Effective problem solving talents

Compensation

This full-time position pays commensurate with education and experience. Moore Lumber & Hardware offers an extensive benefits package for full time employees

Company Benefits

· Health Insurance Kaiser Permanente - Full-time employees - 75% of employee's coverage paid by Company

· Vision Insurance United Healthcare - Full-time employees -75% of employee's coverage paid by Company

· Dental Insurance United Healthcare - Full-time employees - 75% of employee's coverage paid by Company

· Life Insurance United Healthcare - Full-time employees - $25,000 policy 100% paid by company

· 401K plan Participation after one year. Company will match $.25 of each dollar you choose to withhold, up to 5% of your gross pay.

· Vacation Two weeks after first year; 1 additional day added years 6-10 up to three weeks

· Employee pricing