Job Details

**MUST BE CURRENTLY LIVING IN OREGON. IN-OFFICE POSITION ONLY. REMOTE WORK NOT AVAILABLE.

POSITION LOCATION: 9755 SW Barnes Road | Portland, Oregon

Job Title: Building Materials Purchaser

Position Summary:

The Building Materials Purchaser is responsible for sourcing and procuring a wide range of building materials with a specialty in engineered wood products (EWP). This role requires strong vendor negotiation skills, deep product knowledge, and the ability to anticipate demand across multiple branches. The Senior Purchaser ensures that the company secures quality products at competitive prices, while maintaining reliable inventory levels to support sales, operations, and customer commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement of building materials including lumber, plywood, OSB, LVL, glulam beams, I-joists, and other engineered wood products.

• Manage the purchase of hardware, and other building material products based on branch requirements.

• Negotiate with mills, wholesalers, and distributors to secure favorable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Analyze market conditions, commodity pricing, and product availability to anticipate changes and adjust purchasing strategy.

• Solicit quotes from vendors, compare costs, and prepare purchase orders in line with company guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate order placement to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Track vendor performance, delivery schedules, and pricing agreements.
• Resolve discrepancies with invoices, deliveries, and quality issues.
• Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels across branches.
• Review inventory reports and adjust purchasing plans accordingly.
• Assist with reconciliation of inventory variances.
• Collaborate with branch managers & sales teams to identify purchasing needs.
• Communicate order status, back orders, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and approval processes.
• Support audits and reporting requirements related to procurement and inventory.

• 5+ years of progressive purchasing experience in building materials, with a strong emphasis on engineered wood products.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook) and ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and commodity buying.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills with knowledge of lumber/wood product markets.
• Proficiency with ERP or inventory management systems; strong Excel and reporting skills.