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Buyer - Residential Roofing

Location: Lynchburg, VA or Baltimore, MD (Corporate)

Position Summary: Coordinates activities involved with procuring and replenishing inventory goods based on assigned product/vendor groups for the organization in order to achieve inventory and customer service objectives.

This position requires an understanding of the basic components of Residential Roofing products. Must be able to work with the Residential Roofing Product Manager to evaluate alternate sources of supply, compare product offerings and make recommendations. Responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating inventory levels and initiating purchase orders for assigned product/vendor groups to maximize profitability by balancing carrying cost; ordering cost and transportation cost for (4) sales branches. and maintaining computer-based procurement records including costs, buying multiples, carton quantities, vendor minimums, service level objectives, forecasts and lead times. As a member of the Buyer/Product Manager team, will meet with vendor representatives to gain an understanding of product changes, lead time, service and quality issues. Travel required as necessary for meetings with vendors, branch sales staff and training.

Requirements: Associate’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; proficient computer skills with a strong background using spreadsheet applications (Excel); effective communications skills; detail-oriented; able to multi-task; and meet time deadlines. Knowledge of Residential Roofing product preferred.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits provided.

To Apply: Email your resume with most recent salary to corporatejobs@nbhandy.com.  EOE  



N. B. Handy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the continued policy of N. B. Handy to carry out its relationships with present and prospective employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.