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.

This is a non-exempt position.

Location : Hillsdale, NY (In-Person Position)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

3 years previous purchasing experience in the building materials industry

College education a plus

Experience in vendor negotiation

Experience in analysis and forecasting

Understanding of the buying cycles associated with the building materials industry

Ability to multi-task, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work activities

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Work and Excel

Occasional overnight travel

Responsibilities of the Position :

Purchasing :

Negotiate with vendors and make recommendations to the Purchasing Manager based on the following negotiated criteria :

Volume Rebates

Cash Discounts and Payment Terms

Growth Incentives

Buyback Programs

Merchandising and PK training

Co-o Advertising Dollars and marketing events

Locates products that fit our customers needs and presents them to management

Develops and implements programs to increase margin dollars by product line

Forecasts material requirements by analyzing trends and needs to establish stocking levels for each location

Manage product lines with focus on Lean continuous improvements processes

Ensures 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 products

Reviews sales, turns, margins and gross profit dollars on products purchased

Store Support :

Ensures that stores are receiving updated information on products including the availability, vendor information and POS information

Communicates product updates and changes with the locations

Works 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 vendor

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

3 years previous purchasing experience in the building materials industry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This 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;

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 ENVIRONMENT

The 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.

OTHER

Detail 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.

Benefits Provided : Medical Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employer-matching 401(k) Plan

Last updated : 2024-03-05