Field Materials Buyer & Planner

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Kenai, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. in Alaska seeks a procurement professional to manage assigned product purchases and supplier relations. You will coordinate order status, pricing, and delivery while ensuring materials meet specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities include evaluating goods, expediting orders, maintaining vendor files, and supporting inventory planning to align with company plans and working capital objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• One year of purchasing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Purchases specifically assigned products by contacting vendors and suppliers to obtain information concerning product, price, availability, and delivery time.
• Assists in the evaluation of goods and services by analyzing competitor pricing strategies, researching trends and tracking orders.
• Ensures all products are received in condition consistent with original request or bid and resolves issues concerning materials and/or services at the department and vendor level.
• Coordinates returns and/or replacement of products and generates appropriate paperwork for inventory tracking and accounting purposes.
• Addresses customer service concerns from suppliers, field operations, and cross-functional departments.
• Assists operations with sourcing specialty items, freight/carrier information, order status, and timely processing of orders.
• Maintains department files including those pertaining to vendors, bids, quotes, and other correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor relations

Inventory planning

ERP systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

ERP System

Inventory planning tools

Job description

Builders FirstSource, Inc. in Alaska seeks a procurement professional to manage assigned product purchases and supplier relations. You will coordinate order status, pricing, and delivery while ensuring materials meet specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities include evaluating goods, expediting orders, maintaining vendor files, and supporting inventory planning to align with company plans and working capital objectives.