Drywall Asst. Purchasing Director | Grey Interiors in Wilmington, North Carolina at Monteith Construction

About Grey Interiors

Grey Interiors specializes in all work related to interior systems, including metal framing, air/moisture barrier, drywall, firewall, framing layouts, and infection control in the Carolinas for corporate, educational, and healthcare settings. If you can imagine it, we can build it.

What You’ll Do at Grey Interiors

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Purchasing Director to support our purchasing and procurement operations within a fast-paced commercial drywall environment. This role will work closely with the Purchasing Director, project managers, and field teams to ensure timely procurement of materials, cost control, and efficient vendor coordination across multiple projects.

• Assist in managing the procurement process for drywall materials, metal framing, insulation, fasteners, and related construction supplies
• Solicit and analyze vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms
• Maintain and develop relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
• Support contract negotiation efforts and monitor vendor performance
• Coordinate with project managers and superintendents weekly to forecast material needs and delivery schedules
• Track purchase orders, deliveries, and inventory levels to avoid shortages or delays
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to value engineering efforts
• Assist in budgeting and cost tracking for ongoing and upcoming projects
• Ensure compliance with company policies, project specifications, and safety standards
• Help implement and improve purchasing systems and processes
• Manage warehouse inventory and equipment

Experience You Should Have

• 3–7 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (construction industry preferred)
• Strong knowledge of commercial drywall materials and construction processes is highly desirable
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with construction management or ERP software is a plus
• Experience and proficiency with takeoff software a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Required to Thrill at Grey

• No Brilliant Jerks. At Monteith, we want collaborators and teammates.
• We Trust Your Good Judgment. Smart decision making combined with best practices.
• It Can Be Done. Where possibility meets determination.
• Panic Slowly. There is a solution to every problem.
• Momentum. Our sustained, positive forward movement.

What We Offer You

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) participation
• Incredible Coworkers and Company Culture
• Competitive salary with unlimited growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Voluntary benefits including short term disability, FSA, HSA

Diverse companies are better companies.

Grey Interiors understands that equity, inclusion, and diversity drive innovation. We want to make sure that anyone from any place feels that they can do their best work at our company. All forms of diversity are valued and valuable at Grey Interiors.