What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc.?
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Capitol Building Supply, Inc.
8429 EUCLID AVE, MANASSAS PARK, VA 20111
Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.
As part of the GMS family of companies, Capitol Building Supply (CBSI), has more than 30 yard locations throughout Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and the Washington, D.C. metro area. For years, builders, contractors, construction professionals and homeowners across the Mid-Atlantic region have turned to CBSI for the quality building materials they require. Through our partnership with the industry's leading construction product brands, our network of yards, and our reliable delivery service, we're able to honor our pledge to get the right products to customers as quickly and safely as possible.
For more information about our family of companies, please visit gms.com or cbsi.net.
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Position Summary :
The primary function of the Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing all purchasing activities and processes for assigned vendors, from placing purchase orders, managing the supplier / vendor relationship, monitoring the purchased inventory, managing price changes and being aware of product developments in the building materials market. The ideal candidate should be experience in and have product knowledge for drywall, acoustical ceiling tile and grid and construction tools, construction safety items, finishes, drywall compounds, and accessories for the drywall industry.
Duties & 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
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This job description is subject to change at any time.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.
