Building Materials Purchaser
About the role
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Building Materials Purchaser is committed to achieving Fraser Valley Building Supplies’ (FVBS) inventory turns and margin goals through efficient and effective purchasing. Key accountabilities include but are not limited to: inventory performance, margin, in stock position and on hand accuracy of key building material categories. The Building Materials Purchaser achieves these objectives daily through purchasing, involvement and interaction with leadership team, employees, vendors, and customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure in stock position on key building material categories for the designated region
- Work with stakeholders to supply regular and speical order building materials for customers
- Build and maintain heatlhy vendor relationships to ensure priority service
- Promote shrink awareness and work to identify potential sources of inventory loss; implementing corrective measures
- Determine best sourcing options based on pricing and availablility options
- Manage inventory budget goals through effective purchasing
- Develop strategy to reduce obsolete inventory and reduce impact on business
- Develop action plans to improve margin and turns and decrease shrink and stock outs
- Use inventory analytics and to guide the efficiency of procurement
- Foster a culture of solutions where team members demonstrate FVBS Service Standards with both internal and external customers
- Ensure the health and safety of all employees by consistently following safe work practices, obtaining proper training, certification and using PPE whenever necessary
- Report unsafe work practices or conditions immediately
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in inventory purchasing is considered an asset
- Knowledge of the building industry is considered an asset
- Mature, responsible and demonstrates a willingness to learn
- Ability to use a computer and programs such as Outlook, Excel and Eagle Software
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Superior time management and highly organized
- Ability to work unsupervised and self manage time
- Team player
- Analytical, curious, and driven
About Fraser Valley Building Supplies
Established in 1992, Fraser Valley Building Supplies is a locally-owned business with amiable and professional staff. We are dedicated to serving homeowners, contractors and professional builders as your primary destination for any building projects. For over 25 years, FVBS has been an industry leader in providing building materials to our customers across the lower mainland. We offer a huge variety of products and services, from home building materials and lumber to engineering consultation and contractor service! Whether you are planning a small project, home renovation or a completely new building, Fraser Valley Building Supplies is your first choice.
We have four convenient locations to serve our local communities: RONA Home Centre stores in Mission and Hope, and 2 Ace Hardware locations in Abbotsford and Cloverdale. We are here to make your work easy and exceed your expectations!
Building Materials Purchaser
About the role
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Building Materials Purchaser is committed to achieving Fraser Valley Building Supplies’ (FVBS) inventory turns and margin goals through efficient and effective purchasing. Key accountabilities include but are not limited to: inventory performance, margin, in stock position and on hand accuracy of key building material categories. The Building Materials Purchaser achieves these objectives daily through purchasing, involvement and interaction with leadership team, employees, vendors, and customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure in stock position on key building material categories for the designated region
- Work with stakeholders to supply regular and speical order building materials for customers
- Build and maintain heatlhy vendor relationships to ensure priority service
- Promote shrink awareness and work to identify potential sources of inventory loss; implementing corrective measures
- Determine best sourcing options based on pricing and availablility options
- Manage inventory budget goals through effective purchasing
- Develop strategy to reduce obsolete inventory and reduce impact on business
- Develop action plans to improve margin and turns and decrease shrink and stock outs
- Use inventory analytics and to guide the efficiency of procurement
- Foster a culture of solutions where team members demonstrate FVBS Service Standards with both internal and external customers
- Ensure the health and safety of all employees by consistently following safe work practices, obtaining proper training, certification and using PPE whenever necessary
- Report unsafe work practices or conditions immediately
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in inventory purchasing is considered an asset
- Knowledge of the building industry is considered an asset
- Mature, responsible and demonstrates a willingness to learn
- Ability to use a computer and programs such as Outlook, Excel and Eagle Software
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Superior time management and highly organized
- Ability to work unsupervised and self manage time
- Team player
- Analytical, curious, and driven
About Fraser Valley Building Supplies
Established in 1992, Fraser Valley Building Supplies is a locally-owned business with amiable and professional staff. We are dedicated to serving homeowners, contractors and professional builders as your primary destination for any building projects. For over 25 years, FVBS has been an industry leader in providing building materials to our customers across the lower mainland. We offer a huge variety of products and services, from home building materials and lumber to engineering consultation and contractor service! Whether you are planning a small project, home renovation or a completely new building, Fraser Valley Building Supplies is your first choice.
We have four convenient locations to serve our local communities: RONA Home Centre stores in Mission and Hope, and 2 Ace Hardware locations in Abbotsford and Cloverdale. We are here to make your work easy and exceed your expectations!