Buyer

Blevins Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Complete benefits package including medical/dental/vision

401k with company match

Paid Holidays, vacation and sick time

Annual Bonus potential

401k profit sharing potential

Job summary

Blevins Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Buyer to play a key role in inventory management and procurement of building materials. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of purchasing experience in the building materials industry, strong negotiation skills, and a hands-on approach to sourcing products rapidly. Employees enjoy a competitive compensation package, complete benefits, and annual bonus potential. This is an onsite position requiring proactive vendor management and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related purchasing/procurement experience in building materials or related industries.
• Experience with construction materials sourcing and supply chains preferred.
• Proven ability to handle rapid sourcing cycles in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials with compressed timelines from vendor identification to purchase order.
• Research new products and evaluate suppliers to make rapid purchase recommendations.
• Manage vendor partnerships and expedite critical orders.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Construction materials knowledge

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving skills

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

ERP/inventory management systems

Job description

Blevins, Inc. is currently searching for a Buyer to work in the Corporate Office located in Nashville, TN. The Buyer position plays an integral role in the success of Blevins, Inc. by maintaining appropriate inventory levels to match market conditions and driving rapid product sourcing decisions in the competitive building materials marketplace. The ideal candidate will be an energetic & analytical individual with hands‑on experience in construction products, building materials, or crawl space solutions, and the ability to execute fast‑paced procurement cycles from research to PO. This position reports directly to the Director of Purchasing.

• Onsite Job*

Responsibilities

• Source and procure building materials, construction products, and related supplies with compressed timelines from vendor identification through purchase order execution
• Aggressively research new construction and building supply products, evaluate supplier capabilities, and make rapid purchase recommendations to capitalize on market opportunities
• Must understand concepts of forecasting, demand planning and inventory management for distribution operations in the building materials industry
• Demonstrated negotiation skills that deliver the best value for our customers while managing supplier relationships in the construction supply chain
• Actively manage vendor partnerships, expedite critical orders, and follow up on outstanding issues to maintain supply continuity
• Leverage knowledge of construction industry trends, seasonal demand patterns, and building product specifications to optimize purchasing decisions
• Work cross‑functionally to support fast‑moving projects and rapidly changing inventory needs

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years related purchasing/procurement experience in building materials, construction products, crawl space products, or related building supply industries
• Experience with or knowledge of construction materials sourcing, building product specifications, and contractor/builder supply chains highly preferred
• College degree preferred
• Proven ability to compress research‑to‑purchase cycles and execute rapid product sourcing in fast‑paced environments
• Previous negotiating experience with construction suppliers, manufacturers, or building materials vendors
• Strong computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment (ERP/inventory management systems experience a plus)
• Must exhibit a "hands‑on style" and a strong work ethic with the capability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced company
• Exceptional analytical, reasoning and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make quick, data‑driven decisions
• Customer service driven with understanding of contractor, builder, and distribution customer needs

Blevins Employees Enjoy

• A competitive compensation package
• Complete benefits package including medical/dental/vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid Holidays, vacation and sick time
• Annual Bonus potential after 1 year of employment
• Annual 401k profit sharing potential after one year of employment

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