Senior Commodity Lumber Buyer

Job Description Senior Commodity Lumber Buyer – SPF, SYP & OSB Department: Purchasing / Procurement Reports To: Purchasing Manager / Director of Operations Position Type: Full-Time Scope: Two Manufacturing Facilities and One Pro Dealer Lumber Yard Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Commodity Lumber Buyer to source and manage SPF, SYP, and OSB for two manufacturing facilities and one pro dealer lumber yard. The role balances cost, quality, availability, inventory investment, and customer commitments. The ideal candidate understands commodity markets, pricing, supplier capacity, freight, and inventory management; has strong industry relationships; and has supported national, regional, local, and custom homebuilders. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Purchasing and Market Management Develop purchasing strategies for SPF, SYP, and OSB across all three locations. Negotiate pricing, volume, rebates, freight, payment terms, and supply agreements. Monitor market pricing, mill capacity, supply constraints, and seasonal demand to guide spot, contract, and forward purchases. Leverage consolidated volume while maintaining a diversified supplier base. 2. Supplier Management Build strategic relationships with mills, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and buying-group partners. Evaluate suppliers on delivered cost, quality, fill rate, reliability, and responsiveness. Resolve shortages, quality issues, pricing discrepancies, freight claims, and delivery disputes. Qualify alternative suppliers to reduce risk and strengthen competitiveness. 3. Operations and Inventory Support Coordinate demand forecasts, purchase plans, deliveries, and inventory transfers with operations, production, sales, and yard management. Ensure required lumber dimensions, grades, lengths, and panel specifications are available for production and yard demand. Set inventory targets based on demand, lead times, consumption, storage capacity, and market conditions. Improve turns and working capital while minimizing shortages, excess, aging, and obsolete stock. 4. Builder and Customer Support Support material specifications, volumes, pricing, and delivery commitments for national, regional, local, and custom builders. Adjust purchasing plans as customer demand, project schedules, and market conditions change. Maintain product availability and competitive costs while protecting gross margin. 5. Analysis, Reporting, and Collaboration Compare total delivered costs, including freight, surcharges, handling, and rebates. Maintain purchase orders, agreements, cost models, forecasts, and reports on volume, inventory, supplier performance, and savings. Communicate market trends, cost changes, supply risks, and recommendations to leadership. Partner with sales, operations, logistics, inventory control, finance, and accounting to improve procurement efficiency and profitability. Required Qualifications 5–7 years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience in lumber and building materials; 7–10 years preferred. Direct purchasing experience with SPF, SYP, and OSB, including lumber grades, dimensions, lengths, and specifications. Proven negotiation and supplier-management experience with mills, manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors. Experience supporting multiple facilities, manufacturing operations, lumber yards, or distribution locations. Knowledge of commodity markets, demand forecasting, inventory planning, cost control, and builder requirements. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP or purchasing and inventory systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience in roof truss, wall panel, engineered component, or related building-product manufacturing. Established relationships with regional and national lumber and OSB suppliers. Experience with LMC (Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation) supplier programs, purchasing resources, contracts, and rebates. Experie…

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