Purchasing Specialist

Company: Willis Klein
Location: Louisville
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Position Summary
Willis Klein Commercial is seeking a detail-driven Division 8 & 10 Purchasing Specialist to join our Procurement Team. This role is critical in ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of commercial doors, frames, hardware, and Division 10 specialties. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, is fluent in hardware schedules and takeoffs, and values precision, accountability, and teamwork. If that's you, we'd love to talk.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor & Purchasing Operations

• --- Issue and track purchase orders based on approved submittals and release schedules
• --- Coordinate lead times, order confirmations, and shipping with manufacturers and vendors
• --- Build strong vendor relationships and negotiate pricing, freight, and terms
  Project Execution
  • --- Verify product specs and compliance with NFPA, IBC, ADA, and UL requirements
  • --- Track templates, handing, finish codes, and hardware group accuracy
  • --- Collaborate with estimating, PMs, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery
    Documentation & Workflow
    • --- Maintain detailed purchasing logs, supplier contracts, and shipment records
    • --- Ensure all procurement activity aligns with company ERP workflows (Comsense)
    • --- Support procurement closeouts, including warranties and returns
      Qualifications
      • --- 2+ years in Division 8/10 purchasing, construction supply, or related field (preferred)
      • --- Familiarity with Allegion, ASSA ABLOY, Dormakaba, Hager, and other key vendors
      • --- Experience reading door/hardware schedules and interpreting architectural submittals
      • --- ERP experience (Comsense strongly preferred); Excel proficiency required
      • --- Strong negotiation and vendor communication skills
      • --- Knowledge of fire-rated openings and code-compliant hardware is a plus
        Why Join Willis Klein Commercial?
        • --- Career Advancement - Ongoing training, certification support, and internal growth
        • --- Team Culture - Safe, collaborative work environment rooted in respect and trust
        • --- Benefits - Paid holidays, employee discounts, referral bonuses, life insurance, paid training, and more
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