Domestic Purchasing Agent

Overview

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. one of the nation’s largest wholesale distributors of building supply products, has an immediate opportunity available for an experienced, reliable, and hardworking Purchasing Agent. The Purchasing Agent will purchase materials and service for PrimeSource in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and procedures in processing purchase orders. Research and evaluate supplies based on price, quality, selection, services, support, availability, production and distribution capabilities and supplier’s reputation and history.

Responsibilities

Some responsibilities include the following. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Strategic Goals and Objectives for Domestic purchasing team

Ø  Target 98.5% Fill rate and on time deliveries for all customers

Ø  Work with category management and supplier partners, to lower acquisition costs, specifically on freight

Ø  Focus on turns, decreasing inventory and on-hand/on-order quantities- by utilizing data and processes accurately, and diligently

Ø  Communicate proactively, collaboratively, and clearly/concisely to all commercial, operational and all cross functional teams

Tactical skill set requirements for Domestic purchasing team

• Coordinates with vendors for the purpose of resolving purchasing issues, monitors and coordinates returns, ensures delivery and receiving processes are followed through
• Ensure PSBP takes advantage of all vendors’ promotional pricing and incentives.
• Keeps abreast of market and industry dynamics impacting both the supply of and demand for, needed products and materials.
• Works in conjunction with category management team to negotiates cash discounts, volume purchasing discounts and pricing,
• Makes certain that purchasing documents are completed properly and the terms and conditions of purchase are appropriate.
• Keeps accurate records, including price histories and any problems doing business with specific vendors.
• Works with category management teams to craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
• Performs cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking.
• Reviews and monitors forecasts and upcoming levels of demand
• Provides in-depth data analysis to support strategy development and fact-based decisions.
• Maintains list of suppliers and supplier’s personnel for each commodity, together with necessary
  catalog, pricing information and historical order data.
• Assists with supplier selection and negotiation process.
• Assists category manager and product management with review of the supply base and resolve supplier related performance issues.
• Knowledgeable of internal policies and procedures to ensure organizational behavior is honest, ethical
  and professional.
• Drives inventory reduction, balance, and DC space allocation constraints
• Supports special pricing quotes for the sales groups.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and three (3) years of experience, or an associate degree with five (5) years of purchasing experience.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. SAP preferred.

EOE Statement