One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation and financial literacy training. As a Buyer & Purchasing Supervisor, you’ll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.
Retirement planning a 403(b) with 3% organizational match
Position Purpose
The position is responsible for all aspects of buying and purchasing products to include negotiating cost with vendors and suppliers, seeking new product opportunities, and maintaining existing business accounts, and working closely with ReStore managers to ensure compliance of adequate inventory measures and controls.
Essential Functions
Sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors/donors.
Perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers
Cycle Count Training for all members of management
Create inventory counts for ReStores and manage compliance. Train and implement techniques as needed to control measures.
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms including purchasing
Assess, manage and mitigate risks
Seek and partner with reliable vendors, suppliers, and donors.
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries, and coordinate with ReStore staff
Monitor ReStores stock levels and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Comparison shop the competition to determine price points and products demand
Monitor product demands and eliminate non-productive inventory
Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for customers, employees and volunteers
Assist in ensuring that each customer receives outstanding customer service
Regular and reliable job attendance
Adhere to schedule
Maintain a presentable appearance, including ReStore appropriate attire
Ability to adhere to Habitats Code of Conduct policies and other policies
Dependable transportation to work
Key and Alarm code holder
Habitat Charlotte related tasks as requested by supervisor
Qualifications
BS Degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration preferred (or equivalent combination of work experience/education)
Valid drivers license and dependable transportation
Proven working experience as a purchasing coordinator or manager
Skills and Abilities
Vendor/Supplier negotiating skills
Ability to read, count, and accurately complete reports and all end of day documentation
Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
Solid judgment along with decision making skills
Strong leadership capabilities
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
Behaviors
Be an effective team member when working with staff and volunteers, ensuring the engagement and motivation of others
Demonstrate a positive and respectful attitude when interacting with employees, customers, donors, volunteers and the public
Ensure a meaningful volunteer experience
Represent Habitat in a positive, professional manner to all donors, customers and others you come into contact with
Work Environment
This position requires working in a variety of conditions, including retail stores, warehouse/dock, and driving between locations.
Physical Demands
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to move merchandise throughout the store, 50-60 lbs with assistance
Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation
Ability to work flexible schedule, some nights and weekends
Ability to be Forklift Certified
Estimated Time Commitment: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday schedule.
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region program funding often includes federal funding, and this role may support federally funded activities. People qualifying as Section 3 residents per Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C § 1701u) and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 75) are encouraged to apply. Information on Section 3 qualifications and certification material available upon request.
