
Field Buyer II General Admin
Cottage Grove, MNFull-time$25–30/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Field Buyer II develops purchasing agreements, negotiates pricing and terms, expedites orders, and manages supplier relationships. The role supports inventory control, sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and purchasing-related financial reporting. It may provide guidance to less-experienced buyers and may supervise assigned team members. The position is primarily office-based, with occasional work at outside locations and possible travel.
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Job Duties
Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you'll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.
PURPOSE
Drives negotiations for optimal pricing and quality standards in the development of purchasing agreements. Expedites orders to meet production and customer needs. Maintains on-going relationships with suppliers by securing bids and placing purchase orders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Purchases specifically assigned products by contacting vendors to obtain information concerning product, price, availability, and delivery date.
Negotiates prices and terms with vendors/suppliers within budgetary limitations and scope of authority following company purchasing policies and procedures.
Implements inventory control strategies as set forth by the company, including management of inventory turns and physical inventory requirements.
Conducts competitive price comparisons by keeping abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise.
Identifies overstock items and looks for ways to reduce quantities that are beneficial to the company.
Negotiates settlements on rejected or defective items.
Provides feedback on pricing of items based on established pricing strategies.
Develops and maintains strategic vendor relationships through management of the overall strategy for sourcing materials to create a sustainable competitive advantage, increase ROIC, and ensure efficiency, sales, and profitability targets are met.
Develops and establishes new and existing vendor relationships, both domestic and import.
Develops category strategies and long-range sourcing plans for key categories that optimize value delivery from suppliers.
Measures and reviews supplier performance and leads supplier continuous improvement programs ensuring suppliers meet quality requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.
Communicates market fluctuations and any related commodities problems.
Provides functional advice to less experienced buyers when necessary.
Prepares required information regarding purchasing impact on financial reporting and assist in financial statement preparation.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Potential to supervisor assigned team members and provides guidance to less-experienced buyers on their team.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
Five (5) years of related experience
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
COMPETENCIES
Comprehensive knowledge of material management and procurement function
Skill in analyzing market trends
Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and technical skills to interpret data, analyze trends, and provide solutions
Strong negotiation skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a enterprise resource planning (ERP) program
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is mainly in an office setting, but subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
Occasional travel by car or plane may be required.
At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what's possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.
In addition to the base wage listed, team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations' active incentive plan for the respective year.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.
"Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening."
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
5 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$25.00 - $30.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55016
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
50530
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 1,239 open Buyer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25–30/hr
- US median$30–34/hr142 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $27.50/hr, is 12% below the US median midpoint ($31/hr) — in the middle half of Buyer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 48 open Buyer jobs in Minnesota and 1,239 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Target13 open
- Cargill3 open
- Robert Half Accountemps2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Buyer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (914 postings).
- Education
- 388 of the 1,239 open Buyer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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