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Purchasing Coordinator

Western Building Supply LLC

Purchasing Coordinator

Wheatland, WY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Overview

    Western Building Supply is seeking a detail-driven and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to manage the flow of materials from vendor to shop floor. This role is vital to ensuring production runs on time, inventory stays balanced, and supplier relationships are optimized. The right candidate brings tenacity, organization, and follow-through to keep our operations moving without delays or surprises.

    Key Responsibilities

    Procurement & Vendor Management

    • Issue, track, and manage purchase orders for raw materials, resale items, and operational supplies

    • Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, quantities, and delivery timelines

    • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships with clear expectations and accountability

    • Negotiate pricing where appropriate and seek out cost-saving opportunities

    • Reconcile incoming deliveries with POs and resolve discrepancies

    Inventory & System Oversight

    • Monitor inventory levels and reorder points based on job demand and production flow

    • Track lead times and backorders, proactively updating internal teams on material status

    • Maintain accurate records in Paradigm and internal systems, ensuring real-time visibility

    • Coordinate closely with production to anticipate material needs and minimize shortages

    • Support development of purchasing SOPs and continuous process improvement

    Requirements

    • 2+ years in purchasing, procurement, or materials coordination (construction/manufacturing preferred)

    • High attention to detail in quantities, specs, timelines, and pricing

    • Clear and professional communication skills with vendors and internal teams

    • Strong familiarity with inventory systems, spreadsheets, and digital PO platforms

    • Ability to handle shifting priorities while maintaining order accuracy and urgency

    What Success Looks Like

    • Materials arrive on time, in full, and ready for production

    • Production flows uninterrupted due to proactive procurement

    • Inventory remains lean but reliable

    • Vendors are professional, cost-effective, and responsive

    • Internal teams are informed of material status and can plan with confidence

    Company Description

    Western Building Supply is on a mission to build people and foster lasting relationships. We manufacture high-quality post-frame components — but that’s just the by-product of a company built on values, leadership, and community.

    Our Vision: To become the #1 component manufacturer in the post-frame barn industry.
    What We Believe

    Excellence is a Habit – We are what we repeatedly do, therefore excellence is not an act but a habit.
    Lead Every Day – The best leaders lead every day.
    Into the Storm – Face challenges head-on.
    Transform through Simplicity – Simple scales, complex fails.
    Empowering Impactful Solutions – We don’t sell on price. We solve real problems that matter.

    Company Description

    Western Building Supply is on a mission to build people and foster lasting relationships. We manufacture high-quality post-frame components — but that’s just the by-product of a company built on values, leadership, and community.\r\n\r\nOur Vision: To become the #1 component manufacturer in the post-frame barn industry.\r\nWhat We Believe\r\n\r\nExcellence is a Habit – We are what we repeatedly do, therefore excellence is not an act but a habit.\r\nLead Every Day – The best leaders lead every day.\r\nInto the Storm – Face challenges head-on.\r\nTransform through Simplicity – Simple scales, complex fails.\r\nEmpowering Impactful Solutions – We don’t sell on price. We solve real problems that matter.