Director of Purchasing and Inventory

New Castle Building Products (NCBP) is a full-service distributor based in White Plains, NY. NCBP operates with seven core values: Caring, Urgency, Teamwork, Honesty, Accountability, Flexibility and Passion. Our 20 locations, stretching from Massachusetts to Baltimore, operate with these core values as their driving force. We seek team members who will embody and share these values with colleagues and customers.

NCBP is now seeking a Director of Purchasing and Inventory to be based at our headquarters in White Plains, NY. This individual will effectively lead and manage the Purchasing, Buying, and Product Management functions across the company with the goal of: ordering the right product, in the right quantities, at the right cost, delivered to the right locations, sold at the most beneficial price and gross margin, and secured with the best vendor rebates and terms.

Duties:

• Oversee bulk purchasing by leveraging the company’s buying power, negotiating costs and terms, supporting sales with pricing, and maintaining SOPs and KPI metrics for inventory management and replenishment.

• Optimize product pricing to achieve gross margin targets, maintain and set item price levels based on market factors, and manage customer price assignments.

• Guide product preferences, set and review sales targets by branch, communicate cost changes and product updates, and support sales and gross margins while implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Supervise, train, and lead the HQ Supply team to ensure the Buying and Pricing teams follow best practices and deliver value to the company.

• Lead vendor co-op advertising deals and collaborate with the Marketing and Sales teams to utilize co-op funds effectively.

• Manage vendor relationships, establish and maintain key connections, ensure service levels, pursue new vendors, and lead rebate negotiations.

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a Purchasing capacity. Knowledge of residential & commercial roofing and/or building products preferred.

• Expertise in inventory management, including control, analysis, and corrective actions.

• Team leadership with a focus on setting expectations, accountability, and collaboration.

• Knowledge of pricing methodologies, price structures, and ERP systems

• Strong interpersonal skills; proven experience in vendor management, building and maintaining strong working relationships.

• Motivated to excel in a fast-paced team environment. 

Benefits:

• A supportive and exceptional work environment

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match

• Annual performance review 

If this sounds like you, please complete the application and also complete a brief survey once the application is submitted which will pop up on your screen. 

Wage Range: $150k and up annually and additional benefits. In compliance with applicable law, this range is a good faith estimate based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.

Salary : $150,000