PURCHASER

Job Description – Window/Door Purchaser

The Window & Garage Door Purchaser is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of windows, garage doors, and related materials. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of products while maintaining quality standards and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory & Order Management:
  • Coordinate with Production Team to ensure we have enough stock material week to week.
  • Place, track, match, and approve purchase orders in a timely manner
  • Ensure we have deposits or financing secured prior to placing any orders. This may require you to take payments and follow-up with sales rep/customer to obtain the deposit or full payment for Costco when one has not been provided.
  • Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams for deliveries
• Vendor & Supplier Relations:
  • Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new opportunities.
  • Evaluate supplier performance and address any issues regarding quality or delivery.
• Cost Control & Budgeting:
  • Buying power – staying up to date with price increases, purchasing items in bulk as needed, department head will coordinate this with you
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with sales, operations, and installation teams to understand material needs.
  • Communicate with production team regarding product availability and lead times.
  • Provide recommendations on product selection and alternative sourcing when needed.

• General Department Support – Secondary Role:

• As time allows and when available, provide general administrative support to the department and assist with daily tasks and operations as they pertain to the position.

• Assist with administrative duties, organization, documentation, scheduling, follow-up, and other department-related tasks as needed.

• Support the department head and team with operational needs to help maintain an efficient and organized workflow.

• The primary focus of this position remains purchasing; general department support will be performed as workload and availability permit.

• Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in construction, building materials, or a related field.

• Knowledge of windows, garage doors, and associated materials is a plus.

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

• Ability to analyze costs, trends, and supplier performance.

• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.