Purchasing Manager
Year Started
2018
About Owen
As Purchasing Manager for Diversified Fence Builders, Owen is responsible for ensuring the materials and products our customers depend on are available when they need them. He works closely with suppliers, manufacturers, sales staff, and production teams to maintain inventory levels, coordinate deliveries, and secure the best possible value for the company and our customers.
Owen's attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and commitment to building supplier relationships help keep operations running smoothly. From monitoring inventory trends to negotiating purchases and managing incoming shipments, he plays an important role in supporting every department within the organization.
What Owen enjoys most about his position is the challenge of balancing inventory, customer demand, and supplier relationships while helping the company continue to grow. He takes pride in finding solutions, planning ahead, and ensuring our team has the materials needed to deliver outstanding service.
Duties Include
- Purchasing and procurement management
- Inventory planning and replenishment
- Supplier and vendor relationship management
- Price negotiations and cost analysis
Hobbies / Fun Fact / Favorite Diversified Fence Builders Memory
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, enjoying the outdoors, woodworking, and following sports.
Fun Fact: If something is broken, my first thought is how to fix it. I like turning challenges into opportunities for improvement. I believe there's always a better way to do something—and I like finding it.
Favorite DFB Memory: Watching the company continue to grow and seeing the teamwork that takes place every day to support our customers and each other. It's rewarding to be part of a team where everyone contributes to a common goal. Here at DFB, we are more than just coworkers, we are family.
Personal Motto
"Don't let the moment define you. Define the moment.”
