Buyer

Job Summary:

The Buyer will be responsible for the purchasing of raw materials, services, and supplies for the business in alignment with current practices and strategies set forth by the Purchasing Manager and Category Managers. Requires review of inventory across the manufacturing network, works with the business unit to determine which products the business needs, track the order's progress after purchasing it, then ensure this item is received into inventory, and processed for payment. This position will report directly to the Purchasing Manager and some travel may be required. This position is hybrid eligible.

Job Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to work with team members, clients, and suppliers.
• Assist Category Managers to formulate requests for proposal/quotations/information, bid analysis, tenders, and risk evaluations.
• An understanding of purchase order software platforms.
• Good attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate while overseeing order placement and delivery.
• Sets the open-to-buy plan to make inventory decisions.
• Assist the Purchasing Team to conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Meets with manufacturing, demand planning, Integrated Business Planning and other relevant teams to gain feedback and align purchasing activities to manufacturing and sales goals.
• Prepares daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to analyze performance and make improvements.
• Support the procurement team to work with suppliers and plants to resolve any supplier performance issues, including delivery, quality, or customer service.
• Work with the Logistics Group to maintain cost effective and efficient movement of raw materials and equipment.
• Coordinate/troubleshoot central purchasing and supply chain issues.
• Attend supplier meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent education. In lieu of a degree, eight or more years of relevant experience may suffice.
• Minimum 2 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or similar qualification a plus
• Exhibit strong leadership, executive functioning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning programs and tools. SAP, PowerBI, and Microsoft Office experience are preferred.
• A willingness to travel domestically as much as 10% of the time
• Eligible for hybrid work (the hybrid work schedule is provisional and may be modified, based on business needs)

Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $80,784 to $100,980, or higher depending on education and experience.

Relocation assistance eligible.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits to include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k) with employer match

• Retirement Account

• Parental Leave

• Fertility Services

• Adoption Assistance

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible spending accounts

• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives

• And more…

• COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer

• Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online

• No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please

• Employment ready applicants only

COMPANY INFORMATION:

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond, ProForm and PermaBASE brands. The National Gypsum name - through its Gold Bond, ProForm and PermaBASE product lines - has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry's best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.

Hiring Entity: NATIONAL GYPSUM SERVICES COMPANY

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc, are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit www.nationalgypsum.com to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.