Zuern - Slinger|Millwork Buyer
Job Summary:
The Millwork Buyer is responsible for purchasing all millwork items to be sold by the company taking into consideration costs, quality, lead-time, and logistics involved in the procurement process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
1. Place both stock and special order in a timely manner
2. Follow set procedures and practices and ensure all purchasing documents are properly completed
3. Assist with the coordination of product transfers within the millwork category
4. Monitor inventory levels including turns, out of stocks, adjustments, and margins
5. Oversee physical inventory counts, cycles counts, and year-end inventory process within the millwork category
6. Analyze all new and existing products within the millwork category
7. Maintain and print price labels for all locations
8. Communicate with fellow purchasing staff as well as other departments regarding new products, vendors, product availability and lead-times
9. Schedule meetings for general managers and salespeople on product training and for purchasing staff
10. Work with general managers, store and yard associates keeping inventory levels accurate and up to date
11. Serve as a resource to buyers, purchasing staff, and sales team at all locations
12. Vendor relations including meeting with new and existing vendors; vendor negotiations and development of special programs
13. Attend buying shows and training seminars to keep up to date in the industry
14. Keep abreast on changes in the market, new product developments, and evaluate suppliers’ services