What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Insulation Distributors, Inc.?
IDI Distributors is America’s largest family owned and operated wholesale insulation distributor backed by over 40 years of proven success. With over 500 employees in 55 locations across the country IDI prides itself on providing best-in-class customer service to the residential and commercial construction industry.
Job Summary:
Compensation: $56,900 - $79,700
The Purchasing Specialist will include analyzing new requests for materials, determining appropriate action for orders, creating/issuing purchase orders in ERP, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management. This role will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Independently analyze incoming requests for inventory and determine appropriate course of action (transfer vs buy)
- Analyze warehouse trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions
- Process requisitions and update management on status of open orders
- Build relationships with suppliers and branch personnel
- Review inventory reports and ensure that stock levels are at appropriate levels
- Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery
- Coordinate with inventory team, management as required
- Assess quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management
- Other duties as beneficial to IDI
Leadership Competencies:
- Leads Self
- Communicates Effectively & Candidly
- Drives for Results
- Demonstrates Accountability
- Takes Initiative
- Collaborates
Qualifications/Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines
- Strong computer skills, proficiency using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Strong work ethic and drive to accomplish goals
Education and/or Experience:
- College degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred
- 2-4 years in inventory, procurement, forecasting and analysis preferred
- Experience with an ERP (SAP) System preferred
- Building materials industry experience preferred
One of the core values at IDI is Family, and it shows in our benefits! From health coverage (medical, dental, vision) to a 401(k) with a company match, we take care of our team members. Enjoy paid time off for vacation and holidays, plus perks like life and disability insurance and an employee assistance program to support you when you need it most. We know that benefits are an important part of your compensation package, so we’ll share full details on eligibility and benefits during the hiring process.
Salary : $56,900 - $79,700
