Job Description

Lowe’s Pro Supply is your one-stop shop for maintenance and renovation supplies for the multifamily housing and hospitality industries. With free, same-day delivery in 23 national markets, we offer an extensive inventory of MRO products, job-lot quantities and a 98.6% fill rate. We are also proud to offer an extended supply of more than 30,000 products, including paint, lumber, drywall and tools, through the Lowe’s network of stores. Lowe’s Pro Supply is fully stocked with everything you need to get the job done. We bring you more products, faster, with the best customer service in the industry.

Join our team! We offer many opportunities for talented individuals who have a drive to succeed and a passion for serving others.  Lowe’s Pro Supply, a subsidiary of Lowe’s, is growing rapidly and in search of team members to grow with us.  We seek to attract talent that shares our core values.  We take action, show courage, relentlessly focus on our customers and are committed to continuous learning and a culture of inclusion.  

The Purchasing Manager/Buyer will be responsible for developing, leading and executing purchasing strategies.  This role will oversee a team of buyers responsible for demand forecasting, supply planning, and execution. The successful candidate must be able to perform strategic procurement activities for a national distribution network across multiple product categories.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Oversee a team of Buyers with strong leadership; monitor daily workflow, scheduling, performance evaluations, employee development and policy enforcement  
• Maintain a company average fill rate in excess of 98%
• Manage inventory levels to satisfy enterprise inventory turn objectives
• Optimize internal transfer paths and frequency to minimize internal freight cost
• Assess, manage and mitigate supply risks
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions
• Collaborate with strong partnership with Lowe’s on all integration initiatives

Assess current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables

Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment

Draft, explain, and implement instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management

Resolve grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration, or equivalent work experience
• 5 + years of proven working experience as a Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
• A knack for negotiation and networking
• Strong analytical skills; ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
• Solid judgement and decision making skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

 WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Associate Benefits include: Competitive pay, Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Life and Disability insurance, Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time, Flexible spending and health savings accounts, 401(k) Retirement account with company match, Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs, Education support program to include tuition reimbursement, Business Travel Accident insurance, Maternity and Parental leave, Adoption assistance, Lowe’s Associate Discount and broad discount platform. Benefits offerings change each year and eligibility varies. For the most up-to-date breakdown of what’s available to you, visit MyLowesBenefits.com.

Company Description

Servicing the Apartment Industry with Maintenance Supplies.