Commercial Roofing - Purchasing Manager

Overview

Manages procurement, vendor relations, inventory, and budgeting for roofing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• materials procurement
• inventory management
• vendor management
• delivery scheduling
• issue resolution
• reporting

Tasks

Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot supply issues and delays and proactively communicate solutions with affected departments. Purchase Materials: Source and procure roofing materials such as shingles, underlayment, fasteners, tools, and equipment at competitive prices. Ensure adequate planning & forecasting tools are used to leverage best cost advantage. Cross-Departmental Coordination: Act as the central point of communication between project managers, estimators, warehouse staff, accounting, and field teams to ensure alignment on material needs and delivery timelines. Project Scheduling Support: Coordinate material deliveries to align with job schedules and reduce downtime on job sites. Inventory Control: Plan and oversee the work of the warehouse manager. Utilize key metrics and reports to track and manage inventory levels to ensure materials are available when needed while avoiding overstock or shortages. Monitor Cycle counting as needed. Research and resolve inventory issues. Budget Management: Work with accounting and operations to track purchasing budgets and control material costs. Develop and control the annual purchasing budget. The Roofing Purchasing Manager oversees and streamlines the procurement of roofing materials, equipment, and supplies. This role is critical in ensuring effective communication across departments—including operations, project management, warehouse, and accounting—to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Leads researching raw material suppliers, comparing costs, negotiating purchase agreements and developing inventory controls to identify and maintain adequate stock supply and turns. Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain organized records of purchase orders, receipts, and supplier communications. Provide regular reports on costs, inventory status, and supplier performance. Lead the creation of company procurement rules & regulations. Document the SOP & ensure team compliance. Establish guidelines on frequency of price reviews for items and the number of bids to be used. Develop purchasing and warehouse team metrics, report weekly. Process Improvement: Continuously improve purchasing processes, documentation, and communication channels to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• business central
• supply chain
• 5+ years
• bilingual
• negotiation
• leadership

What You Bring

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Proven ability to lead and motivate a team. Metric and process driven, is comfortable managing both a materials management team and a warehouse team. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. System Driven: Proficient in ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Business Central preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred. 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, warehousing and supply chain management in the construction or roofing industry. Working knowledge of roofing materials, tools, and construction terminology. Experience working in both residential and commercial roofing environments. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build collaborative relationships both internally and externally. Proficiency in contract negotiation is a must, as is the ability to represent the needs of the company to the supplier network. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and order processing. Familiarity with lean inventory practices, job cost controls and budgeting. Financial acumen, be able to establish and maintain budgets. Excellent verbal and written communication skills across multiple teams and departments. Experience with purchasing/inventory software (e.g., Business Central, QuickBooks, or similar). Proven ability to coordinate and collaborate across departments to achieve shared goals.

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About Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions

-Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Castle Rock, CO, the company launched with a clear mission: to become the go-to recruitment partner for commercial roofing firms nationwide. -From its base in the Rocky Mountains, it achieved rapid traction by specializing in direct-hire placement across leadership, technical, and field roles within construction. -With a strong focus on commercial and residential roofing, it expanded into related sectors like general construction, concrete, engineering, and design planning. -Leveraging modern CRM tools, it built a reputation for efficiency and reliability in recruitment. -Typical projects include sourcing project managers, estimators, field superintendents, sales reps, service technicians, and support staff for large-scale roofing and construction firms. -Despite being lean by design, it offers scaled services from contingency hiring to executive search, proving agile across both regional and national project scopes.

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