Purchasing
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain & Logistics, Inventory Control & Analysis
Position:
Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM
to 5:00 PM
Required
Education:
HS Diploma and/or GED Equivalent
Education Preferred: Supply Chain Management/Construction/Business Management
Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance, Protection Plan, 401k Plan and Match
Block Iron & Supply is seeking a hands‑on Buyer to play a key role on our procurement team and manage vendor relationships. This role requires someone with strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in working with vendors, negotiating freight, rebate and buy programs and is eager to learn our product lines and vendor systems – even if they’re new to the doors and hardware industry.
EssentialFunctions
- Develop and manage vendor relationships; maintain strong communication and collaboration with key suppliers.
- Negotiate and manage freight terms, vendor rebate programs and buy programs to optimize cost savings and value.
- Oversee day‑to‑day purchasing operations to ensure timely procurement of materials and supplies.
- Learn and navigate vendor portals and digital procurement platforms.
- Ensure purchasing practices align with organizational goals and cost‑control initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal departments (operations, finance, sales) to forecast purchasing needs and resolve any supply chain challenges.
- Create, implement, and improve purchasing processes, tracing KPIs for departmental performance.
- 5+ year of experience in procurement or supply chain preferred, but not required
- 2+ years in a management or leadership role preferred, but not required
- Proven experience in negotiating vendor terms, rebates, freight and incentive programs.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly Motivated, quick to learn new systems and product categories.
- Experience working with vendors and building long‑term relationships.
- Familiarity with vendor portals and ERP/purchasing software.
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