Description

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to fill our new created Purchasing Administrator role at our corporate headquarters in Frazer, PA. The Purchasing Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting the Purchasing team in various tasks, including maintaining records, updating databases, and ensuring the smooth flow of operations within the department. The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

ABOUT US:

J&L Building Materials is a third-generation, family-owned, independent distributor that has been serving professional contractors and builders since 1958. We are committed to providing high quality building materials and a unique level of service that can only be found here. We believe that every structure we play a role in creating is a testament to the lasting relationships we've built and the integrity we uphold. We aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our employees, customers, vendors, and the communities we serve by ensuring that every interaction with J&L Building Materials feels local, personal, and deeply rooted in trust and respect.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional customer service, where people and relationships take precedence above all else. We are committed to creating a personalized experience while approaching our business with thoughtfulness and integrity, based on our core values of customer-centric excellence, authentic relationships, personal responsibility and accountability, and success through integrity and honesty.

Benefits include full medical, dental, vision benefits coverage; employer contribution to Health Savings Account if enrolled in the high-deductible health plan; 401K with 6% employer match after 6 months of employment, profit sharing bonus program, paid time off and paid holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain records and follow up files of purchases, shipments, and related matters.
• Update internal databases, including product descriptions, Item IDs, etc. 
• Ensure that product information in the Customer Portal is regularly updated.
• Assist with reporting and analysis.
• Follow up on orders to ensure that materials are shipped and delivered on promised dates.
• Perform clerical functions necessary for departmental efficiency.
• Respond to inquiries and questions from Branch Managers and Territory Managers with information or redirection to the appropriate person.
• Assist with purchasing and inventory management of assigned product categories.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management.
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a purchasing or procurement environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in using databases and office software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Previous experience with building materials, purchasing processes, and inventory management.

Additionally, we request that all candidates complete the Culture Index survey that can be found at the following link: https://go.cultureindex.com/s/bzp8t4ThPR The survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes and is just one more way for us to get to know you a little better as we move through the recruiting process.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, it is the policy of J&L to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@jlbuilding.com or 610-981-6036.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.