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Foundation Building Materials

Purchasing

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.

$45,676 / year median in Alabama

-9% projected decline

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Purchasing Foundation Building Materials
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9 Daphne, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Position Overview Foundation Building Materials (FBM ) is now seeking an enthusiastic Purchase r to join our team. Purchaser are a dynamic group of individuals that are capable of multi-tasking while successfully maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction to both external and internal customers. At FBM we believe in doing business with integrity and being the Company of Choice for both our customers and our team. Come build your career with an exciting and growing organization within the building products industry! Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Procurement Operations Coordinates timely ordering of materials to maintain service levels and meet inventory return goals Prepares, enters, and administers purchase orders ensuring accurate material descriptions, cost coding, pricing, and documentation Adheres to all purchasing policies, processes, and procedures Reviews purchase order claims and supplier contracts for compliance with company policies Tracks delinquent or delayed purchase order arrivals and communicates status to appropriate stakeholders Vendor Coordination Supports the Purchasing Manager in identifying, evaluating, and maintaining relationships with vendors for materials, supplies, equipment, and services Stays informed about vendor offerings, new products, and pricing trends Assists in resolving vendor-related issues, including product returns or discrepancies Inventory & Quality Control Helps manage inventory through purchasing and quality control activities Collaborates with Warehouse teams to ensure products arrive in good condition and discrepancies are resolved promptly Monitors material availability and reports potential shortages or delays Market Awareness & Reporting Analyzes current and anticipated market and delivery conditions to support purchasing decisions Stays up to date on industry trends, product innovations, and general market movement, communicating relevant information to the team Collaboration & Communication Analyzes current and anticipated market and delivery conditions to support purchasing decisions Stays up to date on industry trends, product innovations, and general market movement, communicating relevant information to the team Miscellaneous Support our values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers Other duties as assigned Qualifications Valid driver's license required Must be a high school graduate or have GED In addition to the skills and abilities noted above, the associate must be capable of the physical demands identified below Repetitive lift
  • frequent light lifting Climbing ladders, stairs, equipment
  • ability to access upper floor offices Repetitive motion of hands, or wrists
  • ability to demonstrate product Seeing
  • vision skills, reading and writing skills Talking
  • verbal skills Amount of time sitting up or standing in place
  • may alternate and move about Stoop or bend
  • occasionally as needed to access files, records, or products Hearing
  • must be able to hear back up alarms, customer horns, etc.
and communicate with co-workers and others in person and via telephone Reports To Regional Procurment Manager Compensation The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and cost of living in the assigned market. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. Benefits At FBM, we're committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work.
Our excellent package includes:
Medical Dental Vision
HSA/ FSA
plans Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage Legal Insurance Plan Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Generous 401(k) plan with company match