Purchasing

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across United States and conjunction with Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) a premier provider of commercial door frame and hardware solutions FBM supports a broad range of construction and architectural projects nationwide.

Together FBM and UDHGs 8000 Team Members are committed to operational excellence innovation and employee development. By combining scale specialty expertise and a customer-first mindset we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors builders and project teams across diverse markets. As the organization continues to grow and evolve following the recent acquisition by Lowes we are investing in strong forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Position Overview

FBM is seeking an experienced Armstrong Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to manage and optimize inventory across 14 branches throughout Central PA Eastern PA and NJ. This role is focused specifically on procuring and moving Armstrong day-to-day and specialty products (specifically acoustical ceilings) ensuring ideal stock levels are maintained within the branches and keeping inventory moving efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This position is based out of the local branch with minimal/light travel required.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Procurement Operations

• Coordinates timely ordering of materials to maintain service levels and meet inventory return goals
• Prepares enters and administers purchase orders ensuring accurate material descriptions cost coding pricing and documentation
• Adheres to all purchasing policies processes and procedures
• Reviews purchase order claims and supplier contracts for compliance with company policies
• Tracks delinquent or delayed purchase order arrivals and communicates status to appropriate stakeholders
• Act as the dedicated subject matter expert for Armstrong day-to-day and specialty product lines (specifically acoustical ceilings).

Vendor Coordination

• Supports the Purchasing Manager in identifying evaluating and maintaining relationships with vendors for materials supplies equipment and services
• Stays informed about vendor offerings new products and pricing trends
• Assists in resolving vendor-related issues including product returns or discrepancies

Inventory & Quality Control

• Helps manage inventory through purchasing and quality control activities
• Collaborates with Warehouse teams to ensure products arrive in good condition and discrepancies are resolved promptly
• Monitors material availability and reports potential shortages or delays

Market Awareness & Reporting

• Analyzes current and anticipated market and delivery conditions to support purchasing decisions
• Stays up to date on industry trends product innovations and general market movement communicating relevant information to the team

Collaboration & Communication

• Analyzes current and anticipated market and delivery conditions to support purchasing decisions
• Stays up to date on industry trends product innovations and general market movement communicating relevant information to the team

Miscellaneous

• Support our values in the stated areas of Safety Customer Focus Teamwork integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid drivers license required
• Direct verifiable experience working with Armstrong commercial or residential product lines (specifically acoustical ceilings) is required
• Must be a high school graduate or have GED
• In addition to the skills and abilities noted above the associate must be capable of the physical demands identified below
• Repetitive lift frequent light lifting
• Climbing ladders stairs equipment ability to access upper floor offices
• Repetitive motion of hands or wrists ability to demonstrate product
• Seeing vision skills reading and writing skills
• Talking verbal skills
• Amount of time sitting up or standing in place may alternate and move about
• Stoop or bend occasionally as needed to access files records or products
• Hearing must be able to hear back up alarms customer horns etc. and communicate with co-workers and others in person and via telephone

Reports To

Regional Procurement Manager

Benefits

At FBM were committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed please contact Human Resources at.

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days starting on the initial post date reflected above.