Purchasing Agent/ Buyer- Lumber- Building Materials

Structural Component Systems, Inc. of Fremont, NE is actively seeking a full-time Purchasing Agent/Buyer to proactively analyzes market trends and develops purchasing strategies that support department and company goals. This position maximizes team member sales opportunities through acquisition and administration of assigned products, managing inventory costs, delivery, and maintaining consistent supply. This exempt-level position works in our Omaha, Nebraska or Grimes, Iowa office or Remote.

We also offer our employees great benefits and perks including health, dental, & life insurance, a 401(k) option, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and a casual dress code. If you're passionate about your work and looking to build your career, keep reading!

ABOUT STRUCTURAL COMPONENT SYSTEMS, INC. (SCS)

Structural Component Systems, Inc. (SCS) is an employee-owned company that has been a part of the building industry in the Midwest since 1987. SCS designs and manufactures roof and floor trusses, wall panels, and engineered wood products to provide quality shelter for our nation's homes, businesses, and gathering places.

We value and invest in all 450 employees. For your hard work and dedication, we offer competitive compensation, great benefits, and amazing, diverse company culture comprised of a rewarding and fun work environment where everyone is considered family.

Essential Duties:

• Actively manage all assigned inventory (as selected by the Purchasing Manager).
• Develops adequate stock turnover goals but is also managing the risk as it pertains to the company's sold order files for product lines assigned.
• Ensures all pricing for assigned product lines is up to date in various software - estimating, point of sale, design etc.
• Assists in bidding projects including providing pricing for specialty items and processing bids timely if needed. Sources best ways to acquire to achieve best pricing possible.
• Builds a working understanding of, and provides financial analysis for, the products assigned.
• Determines and maintains adequate inventory levels to support resale and manufacturing operations.
• Assists with customer service issues which includes sourcing from local suppliers for jobs which are long distance.
• Analyzes market trends and offerings to assist in business strategies and goals for assigned product departments.
• Creates and executes automated methods of replenishment where possible using the tools provided with our ERP system.
• Works closely with team members to address and maximize business opportunities, providing market information and gathering data.
• Negotiates and creates valuable long term relationships with vendors to obtain most favorable prices, pricing programs, consistent supply. Our goal should be to make SCS the preferred customer to our vendors and be beneficial to both parties.
• Participates in new venture products or special projects (as assigned or self-perpetuated). Set objectives, determine action plans, and set target completion dates.
• Be proactive and creative when faced with supply chain issues, force majeure, or commodity shortages. Work closely with other team members to find solutions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to partner with, collaborate with and influence internal and external team members.
• Willing to travel as needed to various industry events or beneficial vendor meetings.
• Proficient in Epicor Bistrack and Sage Timberline is not required but is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word, Etc
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently; flexible
• Completes assignments in a timely manner
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details
• Self-starter with ability to draw conclusions and find solutions
• Demonstrate a professional and positive demeanor

Minimum Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years experience in the lumber/building material industry.

Supervision level

• Ability to work independently a must

Internal and external contacts

• Interaction daily with all Team Members
• Interaction daily with current vendors/suppliers

Participation level of policies and procedures

• Assists in creation of inventory control and purchasing policies and procedures

Reporting relationships

• Reports to the Purchasing Manager