Buyer

LMC is a leading buying group for a network of independent building material companies across the US. As their buying group, LMC negotiates and facilitates procurement opportunities for the most desired brands in the lumber and building materials industry. We also work to provide operational support with focus on logistics, capital equipment, technology, and marketing. By leveraging the billion dollar buying power of our members, LMC ensures our members have a competitive edge to capture more of their local market share. The Buyer interacts with dealers/members regarding their program requirements. The Buyer identifies the best source to obtain the products and/or services, negotiating an optimal price while providing high quality customer service to the dealer/member. The Buyer is responsible to ensure the purchase is made to the specifications of the member. This position supports members with purchasing needs and is authorized to negotiate price and program enhancements with approved vendor sources. The Buyer is responsible to increase share of the dealer’s business in regard to their vendor program responsibility. This position requires work in our office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays, as well as the first Monday of each month. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provides the highest level of support and customer service to each dealer/customer and solves dealer problems in a timely manner. Ensures the satisfaction of the dealer/customer by actively and aggressively pursuing their purchases. Negotiates and manages his/her product categories with applicable vendors. Contacts members and promotes programs and special offers designed to provide the best combination of price, quality and product availability. Maintains good relationships with the supplier base, striving for high level vendor connections on a key vendor lines. Identifies suppliers to obtain competitive programs based on the dealer’s requirements and knowledge of suppliers that are a best match with the dealer’s requirements. Maintains frequent contact with dealers to ensure orders are accurately expedited and timely delivery is made. Develops and maintains knowledge of all lines within area of responsibility and creates a strategic plan to sell each product grouping. Maintains current market knowledge of new products and developments in the field and ensures dealers are informed. Interacts with Regional Managers to provide consistent communication regarding dealer issues, including sales updates. Maintains complete and accurate documentation for all quotations, orders, claims and any other significant transactions. Promotes and maintains optimal purchasing programs designed to provide the best possible combination of quality and product availability at the best price. Provides timely prevailing market conditions and analysis, trends, prices and other appropriate information to ensure purchases are at the optimal price points and least cost. Consistently engage on the phone and in person with both dealers and supply partners/vendors will be essential to perform this role. Keeps Department Manager informed of the status of projects and purchasing/sales activities. Performs other duties as required and/or assigned. Travel to dealers and vendors to build relationships with both will be expected. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. Previous purchasing or sales experience is preferred. Buildings products experience (windows knowledge) would be a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships. Excellent phone skills (outgoing and incoming). Good problem solving and analytical skills. Basic knowledge of MS Office products including Word and Excel. LMC supplies products and services to the home building industry, which is seeing considerable growth with exciting new products, advanced building technologies, and home improvement innovations. The LMC team uses its knowledge and expertise in an entrepreneurial atmosphere to further the growth of our independent member companies. The average tenure of LMC staff is fifteen years or more, and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and pride in our customer-focused culture. Being a part of an established forest products and building materials buying group that helps locally owned, independent businesses succeed is truly a rewarding experience. Benefits Incentive programs for all employees Traditional and Roth 401k Plans with Generous Company Contributions Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Flexible Spending Accounts Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays Life Insurance Along with Short & Long Term Disability Continuing Education Tuition Assistance Walking distance to the train station and local eateries Employee team building, company gatherings and participation in various charity events Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Wayne, PA Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Supply Chain Industries Wholesale Building Materials #J-18808-Ljbffr