Associate Buyer - Lumber and Building Materials

Join the Hartville Hardware family, where we believe that a contented team provides exceptional customer service. Our commitment to treating individuals with fairness and compassion fosters a positive environment for our valued team members.

HRM Enterprises, Inc. encompasses the largest independent hardware store in the country, a renowned restaurant, an ever-thriving Marketplace, and a sought-after campus drawing guests from both near and far. As a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in leading the markets we serve, driven by a dedicated team that consistently exceeds our guests' expectations. We are dedicated to providing an outstanding workplace, encouraging professional growth and excellence among our team members.

Our Culture and Team Members:
With 83 years of industry experience, our family of businesses continues to thrive. Hartville Hardware, in operation for over 52 years, has earned a reputation as an excellent workplace. Many of our team members have chosen to make a career at the Hardware, with some exceeding 40 years of service

Compensation Package:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with your skills, experience, and the current market standards.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, ensuring the well-being of you and your family.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO) allowance, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching, empowering you to plan for your future financial security.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Team Member Discounts: Exclusive discounts on our products/services, fostering a culture of appreciation for our valued team members.
• Wellness Programs: Participation in wellness programs designed to enhance your overall health and well-being.

What We Expect:
We seek professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment of like-minded individuals. Our core values include:

• Go the extra mile to give our guests the best experience
• Assume the best of others
• Earn the loyalty of guests and fellow team members

Job Title: Associate Buyer - Lumber & Building Materials 

Position Summary 

The Lumber and Building Materials Buyer and Admin plays a key role ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of the lumber and building materials division of Hartville Hardware. This dual-role combines the administrative support of order and receiving processing along with assisting in buying responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a good understanding of inventory management and purchasing policies. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Receiving and Invoice Processing

• Review all customer special orders to ensure pricing and detail accuracy
• Receive incoming purchase orders administratively matching packing slip with purchase orders
• Manage all customer and vendor product returns, ensuring the process implemented according to documented procedures
• Check with vendors on incoming shipments
• Physically label all special orders to ensure smooth operations

Inventory Management and Purchasing 

• Maintain an adequate supply of stock items
• Assist in sourcing hard to find items for customers
• Manage obsolete inventory, pricing and selling old inventory as well as working a plan for unsellable goods
• Drive the weekly inventory counting of high movement lumber items

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Ability to lift and move products and fixtures as needed
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and familiarity with purchasing and inventory management systems.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.

Personal Attributes: 

• Passion and a keen interest in the hardware and lumber industry
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced environment
• Self-motivated, proactive and adaptable to change.