Purchasing

Block Iron & Supply Company Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Life Insurance

ID Theft Protection Plan

401k Plan and Match

Job summary

Block Iron & Supply Company Inc. is seeking a hands-on Buyer to lead procurement efforts and manage vendor relationships in a dynamic, doors-and-hardware environment.

The role involves negotiating freight and rebate programs, overseeing purchasing operations, and collaborating with operations, finance, and sales to forecast needs and optimize costs. A strong learner with ERP experience will thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain preferred, but not required.
• 2+ years in a management or leadership role preferred, but not required.
• Proven experience in negotiating vendor terms, rebates, freight and incentive programs.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience working with vendors and building long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage vendor relationships; maintain strong communication and collaboration with key suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage freight terms, vendor rebate programs and buy programs to optimize cost savings and value.
• Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations to ensure timely procurement of materials and supplies.
• Learn and navigate vendor portals and digital procurement platforms.
• Ensure purchasing practices align with organizational goals and cost-control initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal departments (operations, finance, sales) to forecast purchasing needs and resolve supply chain challenges.
• Create, implement, and improve purchasing processes, tracing KPIs for departmental performance.

Skills

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Purchasing operations

Leadership

Vendor portals

ERP software

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Supply Chain Management

Construction

Business Management

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Position: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Required Education: HS Diploma and/or GED Equivalent

Education Preferred: Supply Chain Management/Construction/Business Management

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance, ID Theft Protection Plan, 401k Plan and Match

Position Overview:

Block Iron & Supply is seeking a hands-on Buyer to play a key role on our procurement team and manage vendor relationships. This role requires someone with strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in working with vendors, negotiating freight, rebate and buy programs and is eager to learn our product lines and vendor systems – even if they’re new to the doors and hardware industry.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and manage vendor relationships; maintain strong communication and collaboration with key suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage freight terms, vendor rebate programs and buy programs to optimize cost savings and value.
• Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations to ensure timely procurement of materials and supplies.
• Learn and navigate vendor portals and digital procurement platforms.
• Ensure purchasing practices align with organizational goals and cost-control initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal departments (operations, finance, sales) to forecast purchasing needs and resolve any supply chain challenges.
• Create, implement, and improve purchasing processes, tracing KPIs for departmental performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ year of experience in procurement or supply chain preferred, but not required
• 2+ years in a management or leadership role preferred, but not required
• Proven experience in negotiating vendor terms, rebates, freight and incentive programs.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly Motivated, quick to learn new systems and product categories.
• Experience working with vendors and building long-term relationships.
• Familiarity with vendor portals and ERP/purchasing software.