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Buyer ​/ Purchasing Specialist

Job in Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60005, USA
Listing for: Matrix Basement Finishing
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-07
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Buyer / Purchasing Specialist

Matrix Basement Finishing is seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to support our growing residential remodeling operations. This role is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, tracking, and coordinating construction materials across multiple active projects while maintaining vendor relationships, cost control, and project timelines.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience within the construction, remodeling, or building materials industry and understands the fast-paced demands of residential production environments.

Responsibilities include managing purchasing and procurement of construction materials for active remodeling projects, sourcing and negotiating pricing with vendors, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, coordinating material ordering schedules, tracking purchase orders, monitoring project budgets, ensuring materials meet project specifications, researching alternative products and vendors, resolving delivery discrepancies, maintaining accurate purchasing records, supporting field teams with urgent material requests, assisting leadership in developing purchasing processes, and staying informed on pricing trends and supply chain conditions.

Qualifications include 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience within construction, remodeling, building supply, or related industries, strong understanding of residential construction materials including lumber, drywall, flooring, trim and finish materials, cabinets, plumbing and electrical materials, doors/windows, hardware and specialty products, experience working with vendors, contractors, warehouses, and field operations, strong negotiation and cost-management skills, ability to manage multiple active projects and priorities simultaneously, high attention to detail and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, purchasing software, ERP systems, or construction management platforms, strong communication and problem-solving abilities, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Compensation & benefits include competitive salary based on experience, health, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off and holidays, career growth opportunities within a rapidly growing organization, and a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Join Matrix Basement Finishing, where we take pride in transforming homes and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers. Behind every successful project is a strong operational team ensuring the right materials arrive at the right place at the right time.

If you are ready to bring your purchasing and construction expertise to a company focused on growth, accountability, and excellence, we would love to hear from you.

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