Buyer III

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Full Time Clerical El Paso, TX, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary: $55,000.00 Annually

The Buyer III – Door Division is responsible for managing the full procurement cycle for doors, millwork, and related building products. This role demands deep familiarity with door and millwork nomenclature, hands-on expertise with the Agility ERP system, and the ability to build and sustain strong vendor partnerships. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience specifically on the door/millwork side of the building products industry and is bilingual in English and Spanish — an essential capability for communicating with our supplier and manufacturing partners.

This position is office-based and must be performed on-site. Work-from-home and hybrid options are not available.

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for doors, millwork, frames, jambs, hardware, and related products, applying expert knowledge of industry nomenclature to ensure specifications are ordered correctly.
• Serve as the internal subject‑matter expert for the Agility ERP system: maintain item masters, purchase orders, and inventory records; train other staff; and champion process improvements within the platform.
• Build and maintain productive vendor relationships — negotiating pricing, lead times, and delivery terms to keep production running smoothly and cost‑effectively.
• Conduct purchasing conversations and correspondence in both English and Spanish with Spanish‑speaking vendors, suppliers, and manufacturing contacts.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder points; anticipate supply needs for the Door Division’s manufacturing schedule and take proactive steps to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Verify quantities, species, sizes, profiles, and other specifications on all purchase requests to ensure accuracy before orders are placed.
• Maintain complete and accurate purchasing records in Agility; reconcile purchase orders against receipts and resolve discrepancies with vendors promptly.
• Assist in establishing, documenting, and enforcing purchasing policies and compliance requirements related to inventory control.
• Communicate purchasing status and materials availability clearly to internal stakeholders including production, operations, and management.
• Exercise sound independent judgment when prioritizing orders, resolving vendor issues, and responding to production‑driven changes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for the purchasing and inventory function.
• Maintain consistent, dependable attendance with the flexibility to accommodate the dynamic scheduling demands of a manufacturing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience specifically within the door, millwork, or building products industry — this is a required qualification, not preferred.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Agility ERP (or equivalent ERP system with the ability to become proficient in Agility quickly).
• Documented track record of managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and supporting manufacturing operations.

• Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written) — bilingual ability is required for this role.
• Expert knowledge of door and millwork terminology: species, core constructions, stile/rail profiles, frame and jamb configurations, fire ratings, hardware prep, and related nomenclature.
• Advanced proficiency in Agility ERP: purchase order management, item master maintenance, inventory transactions, and reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation) and Outlook.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to build long‑term, trust‑based relationships with vendors while holding them accountable to commitments.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage…