Regional Purchaser

Position Summary

If you know anything about the construction business, you know that getting the right products to the right site on time and safely is the benchmark of success. It is both challenging and rewarding work. We are Team Convoy, we are a distributor of construction materials, we supply roofing, building envelope and below grade materials and we want folks with great people skills on our team because, in the end – people make all the difference.

The Regional Purchaser is a support role for the daily purchasing requirements for the Eastern Washington Region. The primary responsibility is to review the Purchase Orders (PO) and deem whether products need to be ordered or transferred. This position will allow branches to move toward being in line with Convoy’s commitment to maintain accurate and reasonable levels of inventory by following our best practices procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze each Purchase Order (PO) or transfer and ensure it is following our best practices with regards to inventory management
• Forecast product needs for branch location, winter buys, product bookings, new product lines
• Review all open POs weekly and scrutinize any outstanding POs
• Along with the Branch Manager(s), review and identify dead stock and alleviate stocking issues
• Facilitate and aid the Spokane location in the preparation work for partial and full inventory counts
• Plan, in collaboration with the Regional Manager, a cycle count schedule
• To act as backup support for other branches as required
• Develop and maintain an open dialogue with your fellow co-workers. Support them and build an open communication style with everyone you work alongside.  This will allow you to address any issues and enable you to receive buy-in, and allow you to confidently ask for assistance when required
• Perform all required tasks with 100% compliance

Requirements

• Attention to detail and ability to provide excellent customer service
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Analytical and problem-solver
• Able to interact with colleagues to both gain and share pricing information
• 3+ years experience working in a construction or building materials environment an asset
• Excellent communication skills in English, spoken Spanish is an asset

The Offer

• Competitive salary
• Healthcare – we offer multiple options, and Convoy picks up a generous portion of single, couple or family coverage
• Insurance benefits and employee assistance program
• 401K – save for retirement with a traditional 401K account or Roth 401K – you are eligible after 90 days of employment, and Convoy matches a portion of your contribution
• Employee referral bonus program
• Paid training/tuition reimbursement
• Overtime available in peak periods
• Internal Promotions

Company Overview

Convoy Supply, founded in 1972, is a leading wholesale distributor of construction materials with over 40 locations across North America. Convoy prides itself on being the most responsive, problem-solving and fun place for our customers to conduct business.

Convoy can be a job or a career. Find out more at:
https://www.convoy-supply.com/careers/overview

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, Convoy Supply Inc. provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, familial or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. All candidates for employment must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and background verification before employment is finalized.