The Purchasing Manager will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department including purchasing and related activities such as inventory coordination, pricing administration, deadstock maintenance, product code maintenance, and various other related responsibilities.At FBM we believe in doing business with integrity and being the Company of Choice for both our customers and our team.Come build your career with an exciting and growing organization within the building products industry!Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best quality, price and terms from suppliers.Coordinates with the District Manager, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, and Branch Manager on issues to ensure customer satisfaction and inventory control.Collaborates with other branches, departments and leadership to effectively manage the needs and requirements for stock inventory, product buy outs, shop equipment, fabrication materials, quick ship materials, and acceptable substitutions.Maintains services and meets inventory return goals by coordinating the ordering of materials on a timely basis.Adheres to the purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.Responsible for preparation or helping with entering and administering purchase orders with accurate material descriptions, cost coding, pricing, and other appropriate data.Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for adherence to company policy. Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.Stays current and communicates on market conditions, industry trends and new product information.Works closely with the Warehouse to ensure that all the products arrive in great condition.Tracks delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.Prepares and presents market conditions and merchandise cost reports.Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.Helps resolve grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers as well as process return material credits.Assists with processing work orders for fabrication.Acts as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliers. Keeps appraised of multiple vendors and trends with pricing.Negotiates for deepest discounts while maintaining service levelsCoordinates removal or disposal of surplus slow and dead stock materials. Other Responsibilities:Support Our Foundation in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers.Other duties may be assignedAfter receipt of conditional offer of employment, must be able to pass drug screen/physical/background check Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Understanding of business and management principles.Thorough understanding of the commercial door, frame and hardware materials and supplies used by the company.Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Adobe, and related software.Familiar with Power BI and Dynamics 365, Spec Works or similar software is a plus. Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.At least five years of experience in related field required. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times. Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.Collaboration with outside sales, the operations manager, and customers to understand the projectTaking Sales calls and receiving ordersCreating submittals and transmitting them to customersDocumenting all aspects of any given project through sales orders, purchase orders, order acknowledgements, submittals, emails and/or other forms of correspondenceManaging multiple commercial projects on a daily basisSolving complex issues that may arise in a timely mannerWorking with suppliers and vendors for product information, lead-times, and shipping detailsEnter orders into system for purchasing and fabricationMust attend and participate in all required meetings in relation to position and overall companyBachelor's degree with at least 1 years of previous experience in the construction industry strongly preferred or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.Will consider currently enrolled students looking for a career path and growth opportunityWill consider currently enrolled students looking for a career path and growth opportunityExtensive knowledge within the trades of steel framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings is highly preferredExperience in project management and familiarity with constructionSelf-motivated, detail oriented, ability to multi-task with advanced problem-solving techniquesProficient communication skills with timely follow-upSupport our company values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customersOther duties may be assigned FBM Benefits: Growth opportunity to a great career pathA principled approach to work, including honesty and integrityA friendly and supportive work environmentCompetitive pay and incentivesExcellent benefits including: Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 401(k)