Junior Buyer

About the role

Live Oak Construction Supply, a third-generation family-owned business serving general contractors and specialty concrete contractors in the Southeast, is hiring a Junior Buyer. The buyer acts as the main point of contact for the Sales team on special orders, coordinates vendor shipments and keeps stock at the right levels.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for the Sales team on special orders, create purchase orders and coordinate 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 ensure proper credits are issued
• Evaluate suppliers on price, quality and lead time, resolve quality issues and discrepancies, and source alternative suppliers to reduce risk
• Build strong vendor relationships and keep supplier records, contracts and invoices accurate and organized
• Work with the Director of Inventory on plans to reduce obsolete inventory

Required profile

• Comfortable negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers
• Experienced analyzing supplier profitability and purchasing for margin
• Comfortable handling questions and issues from suppliers, coworkers and customers
• Detail oriented with strong follow-through and a sense of urgency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

What we offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and value
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, accident, cancer and critical illness insurance for you and your dependents
• Life insurance
• Referral bonus program
• Comprehensive professional training
• Direct access to owners and decision makers