Strategic Building Materials Buyer

Karpp - Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Car allowance

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Karpp - Boston is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage all purchasing activities for assigned vendors, including placing orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and monitoring inventory for drywall and related construction materials. The role emphasizes negotiation, cost control, and market awareness to support customers and internal teams.

The position requires 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of related purchasing experience.
• Experience managing supplier/vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and receive products from vendors; negotiate pricing and terms.
• Maintain inventory levels and control shrinkage.
• Enter orders and manage pricing/inventory records in the system.
• Develop product knowledge to assist customers with purchases.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships and monitor price changes.
• Make sound purchasing decisions based on market knowledge.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Purchasing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Karpp - Boston is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage all purchasing activities for assigned vendors, including placing orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and monitoring inventory for drywall and related construction materials. The role emphasizes negotiation, cost control, and market awareness to support customers and internal teams.

The position requires 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong MS Office skills.