What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Novo?
Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of mouldings, stair parts, doors, and specialty building products. Novo Building Products family of companies includes Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, Empire Moulding & Millwork, Southwest Moulding & Millwork, and Novo Direct.
Just as our products are used to build something new and inspire others to make living spaces more beautiful, we endeavor to positively impact the people and communities we touch every day.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Buyer to work onsite at our Zeeland, MI corporate office and manage assigned product lines and associated vendor partners to maximize margins and turns with minimal out of stocks. A high level of collaboration with other departments is required, particularly sales and operations, to achieve these objectives.
Essential Responsibilities
• Manage and replenish inventory levels to maximize inventory turns and minimize out of stocks using forecasting tools and ERP system.
• Manage domestic and international vendors relationships to drive margin through optimal pricing, payment terms and rebate structures.
• Ensure vendors meet or exceed Novo’s quality, specification, packaging, and labeling requirements.
• Work with operations, sales, finance, and vendors to ensure quick resolution of issues around quality, discrepancies, claims, or other issues.
• Partner with the Purchasing Operations team to ensure accuracy of Purchase Orders for pricing, arrival dates and that any import or other documentation is in place.
• Assist with the development of new customers and business including but not limited to quotation for new SKUs or special orders and providing lead time information.
• Provide product information and technical advice and direction relative to assigned product lines.
• Maintain ERP system information for assigned products (i.e. unit quantities, minimums, buy levels, pricing etc.).
Basic Qualifications (Required)
• Three (3) or more years of experience in the millwork, lumber or building materials industry
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word required
• Experience with ERP System Purchasing
• The ability to cooperate and effectively work in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in a business field with emphasis on inventory management or purchasing.
• Math and analytical skills that include those required for the millwork and forest products industry (i.e. calculating board footage, square feet, linear foot, etc.)
Why Work with Us?
We offer competitive wages and a safe and clean work environment!
We have a dynamic culture with our team members who are encouraged to contribute, change, grow, and get rewarded accordingly. If you're passionate about contributing to a great team, we would love to hear from you!
For more information, please visit our website at: www.novobp.com/careers
NOVO Building Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer M/F/D/V
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