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    Purchasing Manager - Bridgeton, United States - Foundation Building Materials

    Foundation Building Materials
    Foundation Building Materials Bridgeton, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Wednesday, January 24, 2024
    Foundation Building Materials (FBM)


    is a leading North American distributor of building materials focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of local construction trades with best-in-class products and services.

    Based in California,


    FBM
    has more than 6,000 employees in more than 300 locations the U.S. and Canada.

    FBM's


    core values – safety first, a focus on customers and team members, honesty and integrity – form the foundation for an outstanding customer experience that is recognized across the industry.

    The

    Purchasing Manager


    will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department including purchasing and related activities such as inventory coordination, pricing administration, deadstock maintenance, product code maintenance, and various other related responsibilities.

    At


    FBM


    we believe in doing business with integrity and being the Company of Choice for both our customers and our team.

    Come build your career with an exciting and growing organization within the building products industry

    Supervisory Responsibilities:


    Hires, Manages, and directs purchasing staff including recruitment, selection, and development of purchasing and inventory personnel to achieve Company goals and objectives.

    Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
    Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
    Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
    Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best quality, price and terms from suppliers.

    Coordinates with the District Manager, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, and Branch Manager on issues to ensure customer satisfaction and inventory control.

    Collaborates with other branches, departments and leadership to effectively manage the needs and requirements for stock inventory, product buy outs, shop equipment, fabrication materials, quick ship materials, and acceptable substitutions.

    Maintains services and meets inventory return goals by coordinating the ordering of materials on a timely basis.
    Adheres to the purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.

    Responsible for preparation or helping with entering and administering purchase orders with accurate material descriptions, cost coding, pricing, and other appropriate data.

    Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for adherence to company policy.
    Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.
    Stays current and communicates on market conditions, industry trends and new product information.
    Works closely with the Warehouse to ensure that all the products arrive in great condition.
    Tracks delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
    Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
    Prepares and presents market conditions and merchandise cost reports.
    Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
    Helps resolve grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers as well as process return material credits.
    Assists with processing work orders for fabrication.
    Acts as the company's representative in negotiations with suppliers. Keeps appraised of multiple vendors and trends with pricing.
    Negotiates for deepest discounts while maintaining service levels
    Coordinates removal or disposal of surplus slow and dead stock materials.

    Other Responsibilities:


    Support Our Foundation in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers.

    Other duties may be assigned
    After receipt of conditional offer of employment, must be able to pass drug screen/physical/background check

    Required Skills/Abilities:
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.
    Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
    Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
    Understanding of business and management principles.
    Thorough understanding of the commercial door, frame and hardware materials and supplies used by the company.
    Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Adobe, and related software.
    Familiar with Power BI and Dynamics 365, Spec Works or similar software is a plus.

    Education and Experience:
    Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
    At least five years of experience in related field required.

    Physical Requirements:
    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.
    Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.
    Collaboration with outside sales, the operations manager, and customers to understand the project
    Taking Sales calls and receiving orders
    Creating submittals and transmitting them to customers
    Documenting all aspects of any given project through sales orders, purchase orders, order acknowledgements, submittals, emails and/or other forms of correspondence
    Managing multiple commercial projects on a daily basis
    Solving complex issues that may arise in a timely manner
    Working with suppliers and vendors for product information, lead-times, and shipping details
    Enter orders into system for purchasing and fabrication
    Must attend and participate in all required meetings in relation to position and overall company

    Bachelor's degree with at least 1+ years of previous experience in the construction industry strongly preferred or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.

    Will consider currently enrolled students looking for a career path and growth opportunity
    Will consider currently enrolled students looking for a career path and growth opportunity
    Extensive knowledge within the trades of steel framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings is highly preferred
    Experience in project management and familiarity with construction
    Self-motivated, detail oriented, ability to multi-task with advanced problem-solving techniques
    Proficient communication skills with timely follow-up
    Support our company values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
    Other duties may be assigned
    Growth opportunity to a great career path
    A principled approach to work, including honesty and integrity
    A friendly and supportive work environment
    Competitive pay and incentives

    Excellent benefits including:
    Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 401(k)

    FBM
    promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace with respect to all categories protected under applicable State and Federal law
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