Sr. Buyer

Who we are and what we value:

ECMD is 100% employee owned with a mission to improve the lives of our employees. Founded by innovative entrepreneurs who created the modern building materials global supply chain, their passion and integrity remain the fabric of our culture. ECMD's culture is rooted in small-town, rural, southern values…we keep it real, honest, and down to earth.

ECMD partners with big-box retail and pro lumber yards customers nationwide to provide a world-class supply chain to builders, remodelers, finish carpenters, and consumers with the materials needed to complete simple projects to dream houses. By leveraging technology and the team's passion for its customers, ECMD has built a strategic integrated portfolio of 8 operating divisions: EastCoast Mouldings, Klumb Forest Products, Crown Heritage Stairs, ECMD Distribution, Arndt & Herman Building Products, Clifton Moulding Co., Madison Lumber Company and Falls City Lumber.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Buyer will be responsible for ensuring ECMD has the products needed to meet customer's demand by executing corporate programs that align with ECMD financial goals. *Position is flexible to be based out of one of our existing branches.

Essential Functions:

This position requires that the employee perform all essential duties assigned by the Director-Supply Chain which shall include the following:

1. Define product specs and assist with identifying local suppliers when needed.
2. Verify and ensure that stock levels of inventory are adequate to cover future customer needs. Generate PO's, emails, and phone calls as needed for purchases.
3. Analyze and recommend new products based on trends and customer needs.
4. Provide analysis, date input and subject matter expertise for DMSI (Agility) ERP system.
5. Stay informed about industry trends, customer needs, and competitive intelligence that may impact sales and product management.
6. Communicate delivery requirements to vendors and coordinate with facility delivery schedules.
7. Process "stock" and "nonstock" item transfers as needed by the distribution centers.
8. Match and record purchase orders, acknowledgements and receiving records for accuracy.
9. Maintain accurate purchase order due dates and actively expedites out of stock items.
10. Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job. Must be able to work weekends and holidays when necessary.
11. Such other duties and assignments that shall be made from time to time to employee from any member of the Company's management.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience (5-7 years) buying finished goods, building materials or product management roles, branch management experience preferred.
2. Expert level knowledge with DMSI (Agility) ERP system.
3. Some travel expected to assess and review customer needs and vendor relations.
4. Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making.
5. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
6. Problem solver, able to quickly solve issues, and offer improvement ideas.
7. Manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
8. Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point).

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, crouch, kneel.
2. Requires ordinary conversation, hearing, and visual acuity.

 Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays
• MyTime (Paid Time Off)
• Bereavement Leave
• Other benefits include access to medical, dental, vision, life and disability starting after 90 days
• 401k
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)