Lumber & Building Materials Buyer

Lumber & Building Materials Buyer Builders is a leading Pro Sales Dealer committed to supporting contractors and homeowners with high-quality building materials through fast and reliable service. We offer a wide product selection as well as professional design, estimating, and in-house manufacturing - including trusses and custom countertops - to support any construction project from concept to completion. Job Summary Responsible for purchasing, pricing, and inventory management of assigned lumber and building materials categories. In this role, you will be a primary point of contact for suppliers and will require you to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships. Must be a proactive, supportive, and a consistent resource to internal operations and sales teams. Requirements 3-5 years of Purchasing and Inventory Control experience, preferably in the construction industry. Work location is in person. Must be able to commute. The ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office supplies weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate computer keyboard, calculator and telephone equipment. Duties Purchasing & Inventory Management: Actively manage all assigned inventory. Determine and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support sales while minimizing carrying costs. Conduct regular line reviews and make recommendations to fit current sales needs. Pricing & Market Strategy: Provide regular cost analysis and reporting to support sales teams. Monitor market trends, pricing changes, and supply conditions to inform buying decisions. Develop a buy strategy to optimize turns and savings using your strong product and market knowledge within assigned product groups. Ensure that system pricing and databases are current and up to date. Review and maintain accuracy of purchase orders and supplier confirmations. Supplier Relations: Provide consistent and friendly contact with suppliers. Negotiate pricing, freight, programs and others with suppliers to achieve profitability goals. Ensure timely communication with suppliers regarding orders, delivery schedules, and product availability. Internal Teams Collaboration: Become a key partner with Sales teams to identify opportunities, share market insights, and support customer needs. Support Sales teams in the sales bidding process by providing the best available pricing data. Regularly share information and strive to strengthen overall collaboration across teams. Participate on special projects (as assigned or self-perpetuated). Set objectives, determine action plans, and set target completion dates. Competencies Solid understanding of lumber and building material product categories (or willingness to learn quickly). Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment. Ability to collaborate with and influence internal and external team members. Proficient with ERP software. Epicor, Bistrack, WMS and others. Proficient in MS Office and Google applications (Gmail, Shared Drive, Excel, Word, Teams). Ability to manage multiple priorities at once. Strong organizational and project management skills. Strong analytical skills and data driven. Ability to use data to guide business decisions. Self-starter with ability to draw conclusions and find solutions. Consistently demonstrates a professional and positive demeanor. Reporting Relationships Reports to the Commodity Buyer Salary & Compensation This role is a salaried position based on a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for the employee profit sharing plan. Based on the financial performance as an entire company, in our markets, and at our divisions, Builders will declare a portion or a "pool" of the profits of the company to be distributed to employees. Insurance Medical Dental Vision Disability Life Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical & Dependent Care Health Savings Account Benefits Vacation Leave Sick Leave 8 Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match) Profit Sharing Plan Employee Discount Referral Program Background check and pre-employment drug test required.

Created: 2026-03-06