Purchasing Specialist

Simon Roofing is a roofing industry leader with over 125 years in business with 66 locations throughout the USA. We specialize in commercial and industrial roofing services. We are currently searching for a Purchasing professional to join our organization. At Simon Roofing we offer an established career path that will enable you to advance in compensation, responsibility, status & authority to the degree that your abilities & desire allow.

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn about our daily routines & procedures of our purchasing department as well as how our organization operates.

 

What you'll do:

Support procurement of materials & services for jobs to meet assigned schedule, including ability to set, or adjust, priorities on multiple factors.Evaluate existing vendors to make appropriate selections of products or services requiredFollow policies & procedures as well as ensure adherence to them internally & externally.Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance.Arrange occasional material or equipment transfers using established parcel or carrier optionsEstablish, build & maintain relationships with suppliers.Participate in review of new vendor contracts or agreements & manage existing ones.Contribute to inventory control, protecting the company from excess supply while avoiding shortages.Utilize reports or compile data to monitor active services, spending trends, insurance status or other aspects to initiate action toward cost savings & optimal results.Analyze opportunities to change supplies, services or vendors to reduce costs, improve quality or reduce leadtime including negotiated pricing, contracts &/or payment termsInvestigate discrepancies & non-conformances with suppliers, as well as internally, to solve issues that may cross departments for payables, billables or other aspects.

 

What you'll need:

Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field is preferred or 2 plus years of experience of relevant purchasing experience.Strong clerical & organizational skills to successfully maintain critical details in shared environments.Task oriented individual possessing the ability to work without close supervision.Effective oral & written communication skills, including efficient email etiquette.Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft windows environment, especially Excel.Application of a high level of confidentiality.

 

What We Offer:

Health benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options to fit an employee’s individual needs.Prepare for your future: immediate 401-K participation.Peace of mind: Free life insurance.Enjoy some downtime: Paid time off plan and nine (9) paid holidays.

 

Simon Roofing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by the Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

FL License Number: CCC048202

I certify the information I have provided in this Employment Application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, if hired, discovery of any false information provided or any relevant information omitted (no matter when discovered) may result in the immediate termination of my employment. I authorize Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal Corp. (the "Company") to make whatever inquiries it deems necessary or appropriate of any person or organization to verify any of the information I have provided in this application and to determine my qualifications and abilities. I hereby release the Company from any and all claims or action or causes of action arising out of the Company's lawful inquiries and/or its determination of my qualifications and abilities.