Junior Buyer

WHO WE ARE

For 40 years, Live Oak Construction Supply has kept jobsites across the Southeast running. We are a third-generation, family-owned business carrying a deep inventory of tools, equipment, and construction materials for everyone from general contractors to specialty concrete contractors. We know downtime costs our customers money, so we stand behind and service everything we sell. Teamwork is how we have lasted four decades, and that's where you come in.

WHO YOU ARE

• Organized and able to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball
• Confident negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers
• Experienced analyzing supplier profitability and purchasing for margin 
• Comfortable handling questions and issues from suppliers, coworkers, and customers 
• Strong critical thinker and problem solver 
• Detail oriented with strong follow-through and a sense of urgency 
• A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Serve as the main point of contact for the Sales team on special orders, creating purchase orders and coordinating timely vendor shipments and will calls 
• Track backorders, special orders, and direct shipments through to completion
• Generate and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely receipts 
• Maintain item pricing, units of measure, and descriptions for new and existing items 
• Support inter-company transfers to replenish stock and fill backorders 
• Help plan purchasing to keep stock at the right levels 
• Process vendor returns and make sure proper credits are issued 
• Evaluate suppliers on price, quality, and lead time, and build strong vendor relationships 
• Source alternative suppliers to reduce risk with primary vendors
• Resolve supplier quality issues and discrepancies
• Keep supplier records, contracts, and invoices accurate and organized
• Work with the Director of Inventory on plans to reduce obsolete inventory 

WHAT YOU GAIN

• A company that believes you should work to live, not live to work
• Competitive pay based on your experience and value
• Generous paid time off to rest and recharge
• Health, dental, vision, accident, cancer, and critical illness insurance for you and your dependents
• Life insurance to protect your loved ones
• Referral bonus program
• Comprehensive training to help you grow professionally 
• Direct access to owners and decision makers who care about your wellbeing 

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