Buyer

DH Pace Company, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

Employee discounts

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Overhead Door Company of Albuquerque, a DH Pace Company, Inc., is seeking a Buyer to manage material purchases, supplier relationships, and inventory to support project delivery in Albuquerque, NM. You will ensure quality, delivery, cost efficiency, and sustainability of material supply for assigned projects.

The role involves coordinating with vendors, AP, and project managers, analyzing inventory, negotiating terms, and maintaining pricing consistency while supporting cash flow and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and or a minimum of up to one (1) year related experience and/or training required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with ERP or equivalent system preferred.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, learn and interpret instructions.
• Ability to operate a computer, phone, and other productivity machinery.
• Must be able to work under varying degrees of workplace stress where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Must have excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically handle confrontation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely ordering, researching, and releasing of materials, services, and supplies for projects, including custom and stock product.
• Applies basic skills while developing specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to job functions.
• Monitor and analyze inventory through the entire procurement lifecycle; perform cycle counts and audits for the location/division and/or region.
• Review open purchase orders with timely confirmation, shortage reports, planned order reports and price variances.
• Conducts follow up with vendors to reduce costs of materials and supplies, improve freight economies, increase inventory turns, and negotiate favorable payment terms.
• Maintain consistency of pricing through knowledge of vendor territory pricing.
• Work with Corporate accounts payable to ensure the capturing of all early payment discounts.
• Resolve supplier issues that arise in relations to delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity, or cost of purchased goods or services in a timely fashion. Update management with frequent updates of material arrival. Notify Management of any issues interfering with project schedule.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract effectiveness, collaboration, and integration. Work to deliver improved results with key suppliers for assigned projects.
• Assist Purchasing Manager and Corporate Procurement in finding and developing suppliers as a means of both expanding supply base and driving competitive cost advantages.
• Consistently follow up on delivery requirements communicating with sales and project managers to determine level of priorities and requirements to minimize inventory value and maximize cash flow.
• Acquire knowledge of project / stock parts to offer substitutions to benefit cost and / or timing.
• Coordinate with Admin staff to ensure accuracy of data entry and reduction of costs.
• Ensure RGA (returned goods authorization) materials are handled immediately as time allows and job costs are accurate.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Why DH Pace?

The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100th anniversary in business.

Why DH Pace?

The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100th anniversary in business.

Overhead Door Company of Albuquerque™, a DH Pace Company, Inc.,

aspires to hire a Buyer at our office in Albuquerque, NM. The Buyer purchases materials and secures quality, delivery, cost efficiency, and sustainability of material supply for assigned projects. This person also manages inventory levels to meet service expectations for all products, while achieving inventory objectives and participates in special projects individually or in a group setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely ordering, researching, and releasing of materials, services, and supplies for projects, including custom and stock product.
• Applies basic skills while developing specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to job functions.
• Monitor and analyze inventory through the entire procurement lifecycle; perform cycle counts and audits for the location/division and/or region.
• Review open purchase orders with timely confirmation, shortage reports, planned order reports and price variances.
• Conducts follow up with vendors to reduce costs of materials and supplies, improve freight economies, increase inventory turns, and negotiate favorable payment terms.
• Maintain consistency of pricing through knowledge of vendor territory pricing.
• Work with Corporate accounts payable to ensure the capturing of all early payment discounts.
• Resolve supplier issues that arise in relations to delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity, or cost of purchased goods or services in a timely fashion. Update management with frequent updates of material arrival. Notify Management of any issues interfering with project schedule.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract effectiveness, collaboration, and integration. Work to deliver improved results with key suppliers for assigned projects.
• Assist Purchasing Manager and Corporate Procurement in finding and developing suppliers as a means of both expanding supply base and driving competitive cost advantages.
• Consistently follow up on delivery requirements communicating with sales and project managers to determine level of priorities and requirements to minimize inventory value and maximize cash flow.
• Acquire knowledge of project / stock parts to offer substitutions to benefit cost and / or timing.
• Coordinate with Admin staff to ensure accuracy of data entry and reduction of costs.
• Ensure RGA (returned goods authorization) materials are handled immediately as time allows and job costs are accurate.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and or a minimum of up to one (1) year related experience and/or training required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with ERP or equivalent system preferred.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, learn and interpret instructions.
• Ability to be in a stationary position, move or position self to move.
• Ability to operate a computer, phone, and other productivity machinery.
• Must be able to work under varying degrees of workplace stress where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Must have excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically handle confrontation.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage
• Employee discounts for you and your immediate family
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Successful completion of employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

DH Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, sate, or local law.