Strategic Purchasing Lead — Inventory & Vendor Strategy

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement professional in Aurora, CO to supervise buying of commodities and consumables. You will collaborate with suppliers, assess creditworthiness, and provide data-driven insights to optimize inventory turns and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates have strong Excel skills, four years of purchasing experience, and the ability to translate market trends into actionable strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.
• Four (4) years of purchasing experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the manufacturing and/or distribution negotiation process.
• Evaluates vendors for credit worthiness and cost.
• Provides valuation and inventory turn data to upper management.
• Predicts commodity markets and recommends purchasing strategies.
• Builds purchasing agreements with timelines and expected usage.
• Manages inventory levels.
• Works closely with sales to ensure products are available on time and accurately meet demand.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

4 years purchasing experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement professional in Aurora, CO to supervise buying of commodities and consumables. You will collaborate with suppliers, assess creditworthiness, and provide data-driven insights to optimize inventory turns and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates have strong Excel skills, four years of purchasing experience, and the ability to translate market trends into actionable strategies.