Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Job Description

72,000 - 82,000

Custom Building Products is currently seeking a Purchasing Agent to support our operations. This position may be based out of one of our two facilities: Stockton, CA ; or Las Vegas, NV. The selected candidate’s qualifications and geographic location will determine the assigned work location.

This position will be responsible for all transactions involving buying chemicals, raw materials, packaging and expense items, expedite orders and assisting with special projects.

Why apply ?

• Competitive wages
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life. 
• Career Growth: Joining an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is an opportunity to propel your career forward.
• Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401k and discretionary bonus.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

Raw Materials

• Place purchase orders for raw materials to support manufacturing requirements.
• Manage and order all long lead time raw materials from US based and overseas suppliers for other plants within the Western Region.
• Place purchase orders for raw materials for drop shipment to support monthly replenishment cycle of assigned toll manufacturing suppliers.
• Regularly review changes in usage and adjust purchase Reorder Points (ROP) and or Fixed Order Quantity (FOQ) as required.
• Evaluate freight options to ensure we are using the most cost-effective method for transportation.
• Manage through Formula Change Notices and affected raw material usage changes and initiate orders for new materials.
• Coordinate purchase of locally purchased raw materials through Central Traffic Dept to maximize inbound deliveries on company fleet and minimize the use of outside freight carriers.
• Resolve receipt / payment issues with Receiving and Accounts Payable Depts. as they arise to assure vendors are being paid promptly and discrepancies are resolved timely.
• Perform semi-annual standard cost updates factoring in inbound freight and landed cost. 
• Order selected raw materials and packaging for other manufacturing plants within the Western region.
• Purchase new raw materials to support New Production Launches.
• Purchase other assigned materials as required.
• Process / reconcile month end inventories for selected plants and toll vendor locations.

Finished Goods

• Review inventory levels of regional warehouses and place orders for domestically produced Finished Goods for shipment to other Western US plant locations.  
• Place Purchase orders with Toll Manufacturers to support monthly Purchase volume for Make-to- Stock SKU's and Make-to-Order SKUs as required. 
• Disaggregate monthly toll production volume and split shipments to multiple warehouses in the US. Provide FG split shipment direction to Toll manufacturers.
• Coordinate pickups between assigned carriers and Toll manufacturers to assure all produced products are shipped from toll manufacturers per schedule.
• Perform periodic inventory audits of company owned materials at Toll manufacturing locations.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies at Toll Manufacturing locations.
• Purchase overseas sourced Finished Goods to support new production launches and sales for established products. 
• Conduct volume / inventory analysis to optimize best shipping methods for overseas sourced items.

About You

We Require:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Purchasing / Supply Chain position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 4-year degree in Business / Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
• Previous experience buying powder and liquid raw materials & chemicals preferred.
• Previous experience managing inventory and purchases for multiple locations helpful.
• CPIM / APICS / CPM background or certification helpful.
• Good computer skills in Office applications required. Good excel skills are a must. 
• Familiar with Blanket Order Purchasing. 
• Good analytical skills and quickly able to change course as demand fluctuations arise.
• Previous experience using JD Edwards is helpful but not required. 

About Us

Custom Building Products is a high-volume manufacturer of stone and tile installation and beautification products.  Custom Building Products is dedicated to excellence as the industry leader by supplying our customers with quality, innovative building products.  Our Company is committed to safely maximizing productivity, profits, and opportunities for employee growth.  Custom Building Products is committed to maintaining a leadership position as an innovative, dynamic organization dedicated to providing quality products and services meeting and exceeding customers' expectations. 

Each day brings new challenges at Custom Building Products, and we make sure you are prepared for it all.  Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face. 

We offer

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement. 
• A company dedicated to continuous improvement. 

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