BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Life
• 401k after 1 year of employment
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Job Title:

Purchasing Lead

Company Overview:

Surface Art is a leading building materials distributor dedicated to serving customers across 15 states in the west coast of the United States. We understand that fashion isn't limited to clothing; it's also expressed through the selection of tiles that adorn homes and commercial spaces. With a passion for style and a commitment to quality and service, we offer a diverse collection of tiles and installation accessories that reflect the latest trends while offering timeless elegance.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to inspire creativity and elevate spaces by providing designers, architects, contractors, and homeowners with access to the most fashionable and innovative tile products on the market. We strive to be the premier destination for those seeking to make a statement through their tile selections, offering unparalleled expertise, exceptional customer service, and an extensive selection of cutting-edge designs.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Lead to join our procurement team. The Purchasing Lead will play a key role in ensuring the timely procurement of products and consumables essential for our customers and operation. This position serves as an integral part of the day-to-day activity of the Purchasing team. This is a unique department within Surface Art as it is the epicenter of our source of revenue. This individual will work closely with vendors, internal stakeholders, and other team members in the purchasing team as well as other departments in the company to streamline purchasing processes and optimize supply chain efficiency. Accuracy, diligence, creativity, and an ability to cross-train with other team members to complete all necessary tasks are essential for success as the Purchasing Lead.

Essential Job Functions:

· Assists the purchasing department in producing, processing and updating all vendor partner purchase orders in a timely manner.

· Communicates with all vendors to obtain needed information for stock keeping unit (SKU) creation using a standardized format throughout the entire process.

· Manages the product lifecycle of all items and effectively communicates this with executive team and other team members through monthly reporting system.

· Identifies snags and other issues in our supply chain, communicates these to executive team along with solutions

· Works closely with costumer service team members and responds to inquiries, concerns, and requests for information, providing exemplary service and resolving issues to the customer's satisfaction.

· Communicates clearly to supervisor or other team members for any process improvement opportunities.

· Establishes and maintains strong relationships with freight partners, including carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers, to ensure reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions.

· Coordinates with freight partners to schedule pickups, arrange deliveries, and optimize shipping routes to minimize transit times and reduce costs.

Departmental Essential Function:

· Completely understands the methodology for solving problems using Surface Art’s 5 Avenues for solving problems- Environmental, Systematic, Technological, Personnel, Training

Other Skills/Abilities/Requirements:

· Moderately advanced use of the Microsoft Suite ( Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook )

· Understanding of supply/demand and saw tooth supply chain cycles.

· Follows all existing company policies and procedures.

· Demonstrates the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions and solve problems immediately and independently.

· Shows the ability to work well with others and meet deadlines under pressure.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree or work equivalent in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.

· Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with vendors and internal stakeholders.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

· Knowledge of procurement best practices and familiarity with relevant industry regulations.

Other information:

· Normal working hours are expected

· Location: ■ On-site

Rate starts at $27 per hr

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person