Who We Are Working at Reece & Fortiline means being part of a growing global company that brings our purpose and values to life every day. We celebrate our team members living our values and provide opportunities to build a long and remarkable career. We’re proud to support essential industries helping bring clean air and water to everyone. To learn more about our purpose and values, visit our career site at https://careers.reece.com/us/ Purpose The Regional Purchasing Agent is responsible for overseeing the procurement of products across a designated region. This role ensures sourcing activities are aligned with business goals, cost objectives, and quality standards. The Regional Purchasing Agent will act as a key liaison between corporate supply chain strategies and local branch execution, supporting both vendor engagement and branch-level procurement excellence. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Source, negotiate, and procure products needed by branches in the region. Develop and implement regional procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals. Supplier Relationship Management Build and maintain effective supplier partnerships to ensure consistent product availability and service levels. Evaluate supplier performance using defined KPIs and support corrective actions when necessary. Support to Branch Buyers Serve as a resource and mentor to branch-level buyers by sharing best practices and supplier insights. Train and support branch buyers on procurement systems, compliance standards, and purchasing processes. Act as a liaison between branches, SMS Team, and Category Management to ensure alignment and adherence. Cost Optimization & Budget Control Work with suppliers to negotiate volume discounts and improve delivery terms. Align purchasing activities with regional budgets and forecast demand to avoid shortages or excess stock. Cross-functional Collaboration Partner with operations, logistics, finance, and SMS team to ensure product availability, vendor alignment, and cash flow KPI’s Facilitate regular communication between the SMS team and branch teams to resolve issues and plan initiatives. Reporting & Systems Utilize ERP and procurement platforms to maintain in stock and DOH metrics Produce regular reports on procurement activity, savings initiatives, and regional KPI’s Key Competencies and Skills Required Strong interpersonal and coaching skills; able to support and guide others in procurement practices. Proficiency with Eclipse, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel. Excellent negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills. Understanding of supplier contract terms, compliance, and inventory planning. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 3–5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in wholesale distribution. Preferred Qualifications Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, APICS). Industry experience in construction, plumbing, HVAC, or industrial distribution. Familiarity with regional market dynamics and vendor networks. Bilingual proficiency, depending on region. Our commitment to excellent customer service is just part of our story. We’re also dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our associates! One of the ways we do this is by offering a variety of high-quality benefits for our associates and their families. All full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts Company-paid Life Insurance Short Term Disability 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) - plus paid holidays Parental Leave Voluntary benefits: Vision Long-term Disability Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Additional Voluntary Benefits through Corestream We're an equal opportunity employer and we welcome diversity and inclusion! Reece USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer— Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, and any other status protected by law. At Reece, we are dedicated to helping our customers build a stronger, safer, and more comfortable future. With over 100 years of customer-first focus, we empower our people to make an impact every day. Whether you’re helping our trade customers with essential products or supporting our network from the Dallas-based Support Center, you’ll be part of a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a “get it done” attitude. Join us in improving lives through expert service, quality products, and a commitment to excellence across the plumbing, HVAC, Bath+Kitchen and waterworks industries. Reece is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

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