Strategic Building Materials Buyer

SRS Distribution, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability &

Job summary

SRS Distribution, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Boston, MA to manage end-to-end purchasing for assigned vendors and inventory. You will place orders, monitor pricing, and nurture supplier relationships while staying informed about market conditions in the building materials sector.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and proactive decision-making. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of related experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related work experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with supplier/vendor relationship management.
• Ability to use company computer system to enter orders.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and receiving product from vendors.
• Negotiating pricing, terms, conditions, and program details with vendors.
• Billing all invoices to customers and managing sales report.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and control shrinkage.
• Ability to use company computer system to enter orders.
• Keeping accurate pricing and inventory records.
• Developing and maintaining an understanding of market conditions impacting the building materials industry.
• Develop product knowledge to order materials and assist customers with purchases.
• Provide back up to front counter sales when necessary.
• Develop and maintain relationship with vendors.
• Monitors and responds appropriately to price changes.
• Ability to make sound purchasing decisions based on knowledge & experience.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Purchasing

Vendor relationship management

Pricing negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Company computer system

Job description

SRS Distribution, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Boston, MA to manage end-to-end purchasing for assigned vendors and inventory. You will place orders, monitor pricing, and nurture supplier relationships while staying informed about market conditions in the building materials sector.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and proactive decision-making. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of related experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a Bachelor’s degree.