About the role
A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.
The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.
Job Summary
Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies from vendors as well as evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Review procurement queue and analyze items for potential purchases.
- Ensure material is placed on order. Follow up with vendors, sales and customer to confirm delivery, specifications, and pricing.
- Coordinate flow of material from vendor to customer in a timely fashion.
- Follow up on any order changes, cancellations, process returns and cancellations fees
- Evaluate daily purchasing reports, prioritize purchase orders by critical need; ensure orders meet the optimal levels to maximize profit and sales.
- Maintain product line purchasing parameters to ensure daily purchasing reports are accurate as calculated by computerized inventory system.
- Initiate and verify price changes in the computer inventory system.
- Monitor open orders and maintain projected delivery dates updated.
Nature and Scope
- Works in compliance with established procedures and/or protocols. Identifies and resolves readily identifiable, clearly defined problems. Demonstrates skill in data analysis and techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in routine research/data.
- Nature of work requires general supervision; exercises judgment. May be paired with a mentor. Work typically involves regular process checks or review of output by a coworker and/or supervisor.
- May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Certification may be required in some areas. Generally 0-2 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 0-1 year of experience in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
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Minimum Pay
$55,800.00Aplyr's read
White Cap Supply Holdings is a key player in construction supplies, attracting hands-on professionals in logistics, sales, and project management roles.
What's promising
- •White Cap is a leader in the North American construction supply market.
- •The company offers diverse roles, from warehouse to management positions.
- •White Cap provides essential products and services to construction professionals.
What to watch
- •The construction supply industry is highly competitive, posing market challenges.
- •Limited public information about company culture and employee satisfaction.
- •Economic downturns can significantly impact construction-related businesses.
Why White Cap Supply Holdings
- •White Cap specializes in a comprehensive range of construction and industrial supplies.
- •The company supports contractors with tailored solutions and services.
- •White Cap's wide distribution network enhances its market reach and efficiency.
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About White Cap Supply Holdings
White Cap is a leading distributor of construction and industrial supplies in North America, providing a wide range of products and services to contractors and construction professionals.
