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Regional Purchaser

Lansing Building Products, Richmond, VA, United States


Lansing Building Products has supplied professional contractors with high-quality building products since 1955. We remain true to our family values of Respect, Service and Excellence.

Summary
The regional purchaser is responsible for replenishing stock inventory for each branch or vendor that they are assigned. Purchasers use the PO RRAR (also known as the buyer’s report) to generate purchase orders to the vendors, meeting the vendor’s minimums and appropriate deadlines. Purchasers develop a purchasing schedule that best meets the needs of the branches.

Review RRARs daily and place purchase orders in a timely manner.

Partner with branches to assist in meeting sales and customer service goals, as well as inventory management goals.

Analyze excel reports to aid in movement of surplus, dead, and oan inventory.

Work with Ordering Controls Analyst to adjust min/max levels by vendor or branch, with consideration to vendor lead times, branch space, inventory dollar value, and seasonality of product line.

Work with Inventory Analyst on obsolete product lines, dead inventory, and other projects as needed.

Vendor buys as needed with guidance and approval from the Director of Purchasing and Inventory Management.

Notify Pricing and Product Group of any product replacement cost changes needed.

Qualifications

Proficiency with SAP required.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Strong problem solving/decision-making and analytical skills.

Ability to handle high transaction volume.

Efficient with creating and manipulating Excel documents.

Ability to work with a strong attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

This position works M-F in an office environment out of our Richmond, VA Home Office.

Benefits

Coverage to support your overall well-being: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contributions, Health Advocate and EAP

Investment in your future: Competitive 401k, Employer Match of 50% up to 15% of salary

Culture: Great Place to Work Certified every year since 2019

Work/Life Balance: Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Growth/Development: Tuition Reimbursement & Training Programs

Company Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Health and Wellness program

EEO Statement
Lansing Building Products is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a diverse team of qualified individuals.

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