What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Building Products Inc?
Who We Are
Building Products Inc. (BPI) is an independently owned wholesale distributor of building materials and millwork serving the Upper Midwest for over 50 years. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with multiple locations across the region, we supply building material dealers with the products, support, and reliability they need to serve their customers. Our business is built on leadership, integrity, accountability, and teamwork.
Position Overview
BPI is seeking a Category Buyer in the Procurement department. In this role, you’ll coordinate and report on supply and demand for assigned products, source costs for new materials and products, and work closely with employees across the organization to keep everyone informed on current requirements.
Our Category Buyers use analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes. You’ll work with data to identify opportunities, improve efficiency, and ensure that products and materials move through our system effectively. Daily work involves collaboration across departments, vendor communication, and performance reporting to support planning and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and direct the allocation of materials, supplies, and products.
- Evaluate market dynamics and insights to improve and forecast operational performance.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and clients.
- Design strategies to minimize costs and streamline storage and transport of goods.
- Review logistical systems, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
- Gather and analyze supply chain data to support process optimization and cost reduction.
- Monitor operations including sourcing, scheduling, warehousing, production, and delivery.
- Investigate and resolve inefficiencies within the supply chain.
- Communicate with internal teams to identify and implement performance improvements.
- Create reports and present key findings to management.
- Negotiate with vendors and carriers to secure pricing and ensure contract compliance.
- Coordinate delivery schedules and other supply chain activities.
- Maintain assigned item databases and ensure ERP compliance with company policies.
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management (preferred) or direct experience in purchasing/buying.
- Experience working in and maintaining databases using Microsoft Excel and others relevant to company processes.
- Professional communication skills are essential when conversing and negotiating with vendors.
- Exceptional ability to conceptualize large-picture projects and foresee challenges and needs to be addressed.
Why Join BPI?
- Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(K) Profit Sharing
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount on Building Materials
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program
Apply Today!
Building Products Inc. (BPI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and welcomes all applicants.