Purchasing Manager

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading North American distributor of building materials focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of local construction trades with best-in-class products and services. Based in California, FBM has more than 6,000 employees in more than 300 locations the U.S. and Canada. FBM’s core values – safety first, a focus on customers and team members, honesty and integrity – form the foundation for an outstanding customer experience that is recognized across the industry.

FBM Benefits

• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Well-maintained equipment
• Excellent benefits including: Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 401(k)
• Career growth opportunities

Position Overview
The Purchasing Manager will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department including purchasing and related activities such as inventory coordination, pricing administration, deadstock maintenance, product code maintenance, and various other related responsibilities.
At FBM we believe in doing business with integrity and being the Company of Choice for both our customers and our team.
Come build your career with an exciting and growing organization within the building products industry!
Key Responsibilities

• Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best quality, price and terms from suppliers.
• Coordinates with the District Manager, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, and Branch Manager on issues to ensure customer satisfaction and inventory control.
• Collaborates with other branches, departments and leadership to effectively manage the needs and requirements for stock inventory, product buy outs, shop equipment, fabrication materials, quick ship materials, and acceptable substitutions.
• Maintains services and meets inventory return goals by coordinating the ordering of materials on a timely basis.
• Adheres to the purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Responsible for preparation or helping with entering and administering purchase orders with accurate material descriptions, cost coding, pricing, and other appropriate data.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for adherence to company policy.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.
• Stays current and communicates on market conditions, industry trends and new product information.
• Works closely with the Warehouse to ensure that all the products arrive in great condition.
• Tracks delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
• Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
• Prepares and presents market conditions and merchandise cost reports.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Helps resolve grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers as well as process return material credits.
• Assists with processing work orders for fabrication.
• Acts as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliers. Keeps appraised of multiple vendors and trends with pricing.
• Negotiates for deepest discounts while maintaining service levels
• Coordinates removal or disposal of surplus slow and dead stock materials.
• Other duties may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires, Manages, and directs purchasing staff including recruitment, selection, and development of purchasing and inventory personnel to achieve Company goals and objectives.
• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

• After receipt of conditional offer of employment, must be able to pass drug screen/physical/background check.

Foundation Building Materials is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.