Purchasing Specialist - Doors, Frames & Hardware Industry

LOCATION: Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Our Client is a leader in commercial and architectural opening solutions, delivering high-quality commercial doors, frames, and hardware designed to enhance building functionality, aesthetics, sustainability, and code compliance.

Position Overview

The Purchasing Specialist plays a key role in sourcing the materials and services needed for the production and installation of doors, frames, and hardware. This position requires working closely with suppliers, negotiating agreements, and ensuring products are delivered on time and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers; negotiate pricing and contract terms.

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies that support cost-effective and timely procurement.

• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production teams to ensure material availability.

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders, requisitions, and other procurement documentation.

• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, pricing shifts, and supplier offerings.

• Ensure all purchasing activities align with company policies and industry regulations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve procurement-related issues, including supplier performance concerns.

• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and plan future procurement needs.

• Maintain accurate records of purchase history, pricing data, contracts, and related documentation.

• Provide regular procurement updates, reports, and performance metrics to senior leadership.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field (preferred).

• At least 3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing within the doors, frames, and hardware industry.

• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Proficiency with purchasing or procurement software tools.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not include supervisory duties.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting and working on a computer.