Purchasing Strategist

Overview

Oversee and optimize procurement, vendor relations, and cost control for restoration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• purchase approval
• vendor management
• cost analysis
• sourcing strategy
• procurement standards
• supplier negotiation

Tasks

-Review and approve material purchases within defined authorization levels, ensuring compliance with purchasing guidelines. -Manage product substitutions, backorders, and escalated issues involving delivery delays or supply shortages. -Conduct weekly planning meetings with Project Managers to review upcoming needs and confirm sourcing strategies. -Participate in operations WIP meetings to communicate material status, vendor performance, and potential risks. -Track, analyze, and present data related to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) to operations leadership, identifying opportunities for improvement. -Coordinate with Accounting to ensure accurate reconciliation of purchases, vendor statements, and pricing discrepancies. -Exercise independent judgment when evaluating vendors, negotiating pricing, and approving material alternatives. Make decisions regarding product substitutions, bulk purchasing, and sourcing alternatives. -Develop and maintain company-wide purchasing standards, preferred vendor lists, and procurement policies. -Evaluate vendor performance and present recommendations for continuations, expansion, or discontinuation of vendor relationships. -Analyze purchasing trends, cost data, and market conditions to recommend cost-saving strategies and product standardization. -Guide Project Managers on sourcing decisions, approved material selections, and procurement process. -Implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the procurement workflows. -Serve as the primary point of contact for major suppliers, negotiating pricing terms, delivery expectations, and performance standards. -Lead the onboarding, evaluation, and quality validation of new vendors to ensure alignment with company expectations and risk requirements. -Monitor and report on purchasing trends, vendor pricing consistency, and material cost impacts on project margins.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• google workspace
• xactimate
• bachelor’s degree
• procurement
• problem‑solving

What You Bring

-Customer Service – Ability to provide timely, professional with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to support accurate deliveries and maintain strong working relationships. -Computer/Technical Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel) and/or Google Workspace. Familiarity with job management systems such as DASH, Job-Dox, or Xactimate is preferred. -Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure for basic algebraic and geometric calculations. Ability to accurately calculate material quantities and costs to support budgeting and price comparisons. -Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos. -Vendor Relationship Management –Ability to build, maintain, and strengthen positive relationships with suppliers and pro sales representatives through effective communication, professionalism, and a solution-oriented approach that supports timely deliveries and competitive pricing. -Vision – Ability to review documents, digital screens, and vendor price sheets; requires close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus as needed. -Communication Skills – Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms. Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external customers. -Education and/or Experience – Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, two -three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in purchasing or procurement within construction, restoration, or related industries preferred. -Problem-Solving – Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently with minimal supervision.

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About Emergency Restoration Xperts (Erx)

-Founded as a single-location, family-owned restoration service. -Built reputation by responding around the clock to emergencies across homes and businesses. -Grown regionally over a decade, now operating multiple branches in NC, FL, SC, and expanding further. -Handles full-spectrum disaster recovery: mitigation, structural repair, contents cleaning, board-up, odor removal. -Typically handles residential and commercial crises, from burst pipes to smoke damage to mold infestations. -Combines the efficiency of a larger corporate provider with personalized small business care. -Notable for trauma & hoarding cleanup, graffiti removal, and content storage beyond standard restoration.

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