Purchasing Specialist Details

Purchasing Specialist

Capitol Building Supply, Inc. - Upper Marlboro, MD

Employment Type : Full-Time

Capitol Building Supply (CBSI) has twenty-one convenient yard locations throughout Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the Washington, D.C. metro area. For years, builders, contractors, construction professionals and homeowners across the Mid-Atlantic region have turned to CBSI for the quality building materials they require. Through our partnership with the industry’s leading construction product brands, our network of yards, and our reliable delivery service, we’re able to honor our pledge to get the right products to customers as quickly and safely as possible. Many of our employees have been working with Capitol Building Supply for over 10 years. Several started their careers with CBSI in delivery and warehouse positions, and later advanced into management. This is a testament to the great culture and work environment that CBSI provides. We really define our employees as “family” and truly care about the health and welfare of everyone who works for us. All of Capitol Building Supply’s employees pride themselves in being hard-working, safe, and professional in their key roles. They are the backbone of our success as a company.

Capitol Building Supply, Inc. is proud to be a Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc (GMS) company. GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit www.gms.com or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

Summary of Position:

The primary function of the Capitol Building Supply Purchasing Specialist is to manage the purchasing process. The ideal candidate should be experienced in and have knowledge of building materials including drywall, insulation, metal studs for drywall, ceiling systems, construction tools, construction safety items, drywall compound, and accessories for the drywall industry.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Purchasing and receiving product from vendors
• Negotiating pricing, terms, conditions and program details with vendors
• Billing all invoices to customers and managing sales report
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and control shrinkage
• Ability to use company computer system to enter orders
• Keeping an accurate pricing record
• Developing and maintaining an understanding of market conditions impacting the building materials industry
• Develop product knowledge to assist customers with purchases
• Provide backup to front counter sales when necessary

Other Competencies:

• Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 2 years of related work experience preferred

• Strong Microsoft office skills

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in stationary position 70%
• Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Constantly working in office environment

Mental Demands:

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks
• Must be able to manage stress depending on tasks
• Must be able to multitask
• Must be able to receive and analyze purchasing information
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays & vacation days
• Paid parental leave
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

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