Construction Materials Buyer for Residential Remodeling

Matrix Basement Finishing; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative and supportive team

Job summary

Matrix Basement Finishing is seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to source, purchase, and track construction materials for multiple remodeling projects. You will maintain vendor relationships, manage pricing, and coordinate with production and field teams to meet timelines and budgets.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in construction or building materials, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience in construction, remodeling, or building materials
• Strong negotiation and cost-management skills
• Experience coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, and field teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and purchasing software

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and procurement of construction materials for active remodeling projects
• Source and negotiate pricing with vendors, suppliers, distributors, and subcontractors
• Maintain supplier relationships to ensure material availability and delivery performance
• Coordinate material ordering with production, installation, warehouse, and project management teams
• Track purchase orders, invoices, deliveries, backorders, and inventory levels
• Monitor project budgets and assist in controlling material costs
• Ensure materials meet project specifications, quality standards, and timelines
• Research alternative products and vendors to improve cost efficiency
• Resolve delivery discrepancies, shortages, and vendor-related issues
• Maintain purchasing records within ERP/software platforms
• Support field teams with urgent material requests and jobsite coordination
• Assist leadership in developing purchasing processes and vendor standards
• Stay informed on pricing trends and supply chain conditions

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor negotiation

Material planning

ERP/CMMS familiarity

Budget control

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Matrix Basement Finishing is seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to source, purchase, and track construction materials for multiple remodeling projects. You will maintain vendor relationships, manage pricing, and coordinate with production and field teams to meet timelines and budgets.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in construction or building materials, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office.