Purchasing Agent

Position Summary

The primary function of the Purchasing Analyst is to provide analytical support to all areas of the Purchasing department. The individual will improve the Purchasing department performance through accurate and timely pricing information and analysis of purchasing/pricing data. He or she will work closely with the Purchasing coordinator and the Accounting and IT department to improve/redesign current pricing and tracking processes. The employee will provide support and help manage the product code consolidation project as well as keep all commodity codes organized for all products. The individual must be self-motivated willing to learn and adapt to new situations and focused on the needs of the GMS locations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the retrieval documentation and remediation of wallboard & insulation pricing (possibly more categories in the future). Keep accurate and timely records of all pricing changes organize prices. Effectively communicate pricing changes with all GMS locations. Facilitate effective communication between vendors and GMS locations. Work with the purchasing department purchasing coordinator and accounting department to track rebates credits etc. Be accountable for over $50 million of vendor rebates. Assist in the creation and management of a rebates reconciliation process. Perform audits of received claims against contract numbers purchase and net pricing and product lines against active rebate contracts.
• Develop and analyze purchasing data generate reports and identify opportunities for process improvement. Organize and distribute product codes for new products manage and organize existing codes (gate keeper for all codes).
• Develop and maintain tools for product/product group and vendor margin analysis. Provide purchasing and pricing analysis for purchasing team to prepare for negotiations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree emphasis in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Strong Microsoft office skills Experience using Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts creating tables and graphs writing and using macros and VLookUp & HLookUp and knowledge of VBA Core Competencies: Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity. Embody the principles of servant leadership even in a non-people management role by putting the needs of others first valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead execute and/or delegate as needed while also collaborating with others to get the job done. Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members. Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate welcome and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued regardless of race background tenure or title.
• Ability to self-manage show initiative be proactive and drive results.
• Communicate professionally both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 70% of the time. Will frequently 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.

Required Cognitive Skills

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

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $82900.00 to $107800.00 annually. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including but not limited to the position being offered location education training and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Depending on the role associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs commissions profit-sharing programs car allowance or automobile and fuel program and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy.

Job Location: Above Structure 3 - Brooklyn

80 21st Street Brooklyn NY 11232

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc. including all its subsidiaries provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin sex gender age disability gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status uniform service veteran status marital status genetic information physical or mental disability or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal state and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221 or by email to: with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen as permitted by law.

Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay discretionary bonuses 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off (vacation sick volunteer holidays birthday floating) medical/dental/vision flexible spending accounts company-paid life and short-term disability plus optional long-term disability and additional life insurance.