Buyer

Job Description

Job Summary

The Purchasing Agent/Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, equipment, and services required for metal roofing operations. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality standards, supplier reliability, and timely delivery to support production and project schedules.

This position is in-person preferred, with possibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase metal roofing materials such as steel coils, aluminum sheets, fasteners, coatings, insulation, and accessories
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, mills, and distributors
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve cost savings and favorable conditions
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse and production teams to maintain optimal stock
• Issue purchase orders and track order status to ensure on-time delivery
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, pricing, and delivery reliability
• Stay informed on market trends, including metal pricing fluctuations (steel, aluminum, etc.)
• Collaborate with project managers and estimators to forecast material needs
• Resolve issues related to delays, shortages, or defective materials
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of metal markets (steel, aluminum pricing trends)
• Ability to read construction drawings and material takeoffs
• Experience with inventory management systems
• Analytical mindset with cost-control focus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Work Environment

• Office-based with frequent communication with suppliers and internal teams
• Occasional visits to warehouses, job sites, or supplier facilities
• May require extended hours during peak construction seasons

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Minimum of two (2) years of purchasing / procurement experience is preferred
• Manufacturing administrative support experience is preferred
• Must be PC proficient and have a good understanding of Microsoft Office products, e-mail and Internet use
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to resolve problems both internally and externally with customers
• Ability to think conceptually and produce desired results
• A combination of education and experience may be qualifying

Additional Information

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . The US base salary range for this full-time position starts at $45,000+(Based on your experience and qualifications). Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

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