Purchasing Manager - Commercial Roofing (West Palm Beach)

Overview :

The Roofing Purchasing Manager oversees and streamlines the procurement of roofing materials, equipment, and supplies. This role is critical in ensuring effective communication across departmentsincluding operations, project management, warehouse, and accountingto 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities :

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.

Vendor Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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.

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.

Project Scheduling Support : Coordinate material deliveries to align with job schedules and reduce downtime on job sites.

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.

System Driven : Proficient in ERP / MRP systems, Microsoft Business Central preferred.

Issue Resolution : Troubleshoot supply issues and delays and proactively communicate solutions with affected departments.

Process Improvement : Continuously improve purchasing processes, documentation, and communication channels to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Budget Management : Work with accounting and operations to track purchasing budgets and control material costs. Develop and control the annual purchasing budget.

Qualifications :

35+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, warehousing and supply chain management in the construction or roofing industry.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills across multiple teams and departments.

Financial acumen, be able to establish and maintain budgets.

Metric and process driven, is comfortable managing both a materials management team and a warehouse team.

Proven ability to coordinate and collaborate across departments to achieve shared goals.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and order processing.

Working knowledge of roofing materials, tools, and construction terminology.

Experience with purchasing / inventory software (e.g., Business Central, QuickBooks, or similar).

High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Skills :

Familiarity with lean inventory practices, job cost controls and budgeting.

Experience working in both residential and commercial roofing environments.

Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus.

Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.