Blevins, Inc. is currently searching for a Buyer to work in the Corporate Office located in Nashville, TN. The Buyer position plays an integral role in the success of Blevins, Inc. by maintaining appropriate inventory levels to match market conditions and driving rapid product sourcing decisions in the competitive building materials marketplace. The ideal candidate will be an energetic & analytical individual with hands-on experience in construction products, building materials, or crawl space solutions, and the ability to execute fast-paced procurement cycles from research to PO. This position reports directly to the Director of Purchasing.*Onsite Job* Responsibilities:Source and procure building materials, construction products, and related supplies with compressed timelines from vendor identification through purchase order executionAggressively research new construction and building supply products, evaluate supplier capabilities, and make rapid purchase recommendations to capitalize on market opportunitiesMust understand concepts of forecasting, demand planning and inventory management for distribution operations in the building materials industryDemonstrated negotiation skills that deliver the best value for our customers while managing supplier relationships in the construction supply chainActively manage vendor partnerships, expedite critical orders, and follow up on outstanding issues to maintain supply continuityLeverage knowledge of construction industry trends, seasonal demand patterns, and building product specifications to optimize purchasing decisionsWork cross-functionally to support fast-moving projects and rapidly changing inventory needsRequirementsMinimum 3 years related purchasing/procurement experience in building materials, construction products, crawl space products, or related building supply industriesExperience with or knowledge of construction materials sourcing, building product specifications, and contractor/builder supply chains highly preferredCollege degree preferredProven ability to compress research-to-purchase cycles and execute rapid product sourcing in fast-paced environmentsPrevious negotiating experience with construction suppliers, manufacturers, or building materials vendorsStrong computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment (ERP/inventory management systems experience a plus)Must exhibit a "hands-on style" and a strong work ethic with the capability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced companyExceptional analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, data-driven decisionsCustomer service driven with understanding of contractor, builder, and distribution customer needs Blevins Employees Enjoy: A competitive compensation packageComplete benefits package including medical/dental/vision401k with company matchPaid Holidays, vacation and sick timeAnnual Bonus potential after 1 year of employmentAnnual 401k profit sharing potential after one year of employment EOE M/F/V/D