Buyer III

Job Description

Job Description

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 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.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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 multiple SKUs, vendors, and lead times simultaneously.

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with production, operations, and management to align purchasing with business needs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.

• Self-directed and capable of exercising good independent judgment; comfortable escalating when appropriate.

• Adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• A sense of urgency and genuine commitment to customer and company satisfaction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent use of hands, fingers, and vision for computer work, document review, and fine-print reading.

• Sitting 6–8 hours per day; standing workstation option available.

• Occasional lifting and/or moving of items over 30 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role will operate out of the El Paso branch within Frontier Door & Cabinet, Inc. Occasional visits to the warehouse or production floor may be required. Frontier Door & Cabinet, Inc.’s Safety Program and all established safety rules must be followed, and required safety equipment — including safety glasses, approved footwear, and hearing protection — must be used when on the production floor.