Branch Buyer
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What you'll do
- Creates accurate purchase orders. Follows up with vendors, sales and customers to confirm delivery, specifications and pricing.
- Monitors open purchase orders and maintain projected promise date updates. Follows up on any order changes, cancellations, process returns and cancellations fees.
- Initiates and verifies price changes in the inventory system. Ensures all products are purchased within correct price guidelines and with all applicable discounts.
- Coordinates the flow of material from vendor to branch or customer direct according to service level agreements.
- Monitors daily backorder report to ensure product is on order and will arrive prior to expected customer requested date. Enters backorders and communicates backorder status regularly with teams. Coordinates substitute items to meet customer needs and timelines.
- Communicates with senior buyer as needed to place orders for stock material or sold non-stock material that can be added to a stock purchase order.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Nice to have
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, inside sales support, or supply chain operations
- Proficiency with ERP, purchasing, inventory management, or order processing systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms)
- Experience creating and managing purchase orders, vendor communications, and order follow-up activities
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify pricing, discounts, specifications, and order accuracy
- Experience coordinating material deliveries, tracking backorders, and resolving supply chain or fulfillment issues
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of organization and accuracy
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors, customers, sales teams, and operations partners
- Knowledge of construction, industrial, building material, or contractor-focused product lines is preferred; bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency is a plus
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.
The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.
White Cap is hiring immediately for a Branch Buyer!
Do you want a part in helping to Build America? As the leading North American distributor for professional contractors, the White Cap family of brands supplies of our nation’s largest construction projects, including stadiums, roads, bridges, highways, residential housing and more. We are hiring immediately for a Branch Buyer!
Why a career with White Cap?
Comprehensive wellness and financial benefits: White Cap offers excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and more!
Relax and recharge: We offer a generous time off package, including paid maternity, parental leave, sick time, and vacation time.
Stability: Since 2020, White Cap has doubled in size and continues to grow.
Unlimited career potential: White Cap is a stable and growing company offering unlimited career potential.
Love where you work: White Cap has been certified as a Great Place to Work.
Inclusive culture: Work in a place that values and celebrates who you are.
A Branch Buyer at White Cap…
Creates accurate purchase orders. Follows up with vendors, sales and customers to confirm delivery, specifications and pricing.
Monitors open purchase orders and maintain projected promise date updates. Follows up on any order changes, cancellations, process returns and cancellations fees.
Initiates and verifies price changes in the inventory system. Ensures all products are purchased within correct price guidelines and with all applicable discounts.
Coordinates the flow of material from vendor to branch or customer direct according to service level agreements.
Monitors daily backorder report to ensure product is on order and will arrive prior to expected customer requested date. Enters backorders and communicates backorder status regularly with teams. Coordinates substitute items to meet customer needs and timelines.
Communicates with senior buyer as needed to place orders for stock material or sold non-stock material that can be added to a stock purchase order.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Generally has 2-5 years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, inside sales support, or supply chain operations
- Proficiency with ERP, purchasing, inventory management, or order processing systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms)
- Experience creating and managing purchase orders, vendor communications, and order follow-up activities
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify pricing, discounts, specifications, and order accuracy
- Experience coordinating material deliveries, tracking backorders, and resolving supply chain or fulfillment issues
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of organization and accuracy
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors, customers, sales teams, and operations partners
- Knowledge of construction, industrial, building material, or contractor-focused product lines is preferred; bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency is a plus
If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.
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