A Brief OverviewThe US LBM Senior Fulfillment Buyer is responsible for leading and optimizing the procurement of products and materials to support fulfillment operations across the organization. This role ensures strategic sourcing, cost-effective purchasing, and reliable product availability to meet customer demand. The Senior Buyer partners closely with fulfillment, inventory management, and logistics teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, resolve escalated supply chain issues, and drive process improvements. In addition, this role manages key supplier relationships, negotiates complex agreements, and provides guidance to Buyers or junior staff to ensure consistency and excellence in procurement practices.
What you will do- Lead procurement activities for assigned product categories across US LBM divisions and regions, ensuring alignment with category strategies and business objectives.
- Negotiate complex pricing agreements, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers and vendors to secure cost-effective purchasing and reliable product availability.
- Monitor inventory performance at a regional level, partnering with location leaders to optimize stock levels, minimize risk of stockouts/overstocking, and improve working capital.
- Collaborate with location leaders and fulfillment managers to resolve escalated inventory-related issues, including invoice discrepancies, delivery variances, and product costing accuracy.
- Manage supplier relationships by addressing escalations such as incorrect materials or delivery issues, and driving timely resolution.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for divisions/markets on higher-level procurement matters, including inventory strategy, shipping coordination, and inbound inventory tracking.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Buyers or junior procurement staff, supporting consistent application of procurement practices and standards.
Required For All Jobs- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
Education Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Experience Qualifications- 7+ years experience in purchasing, inventory control/management, materials input, or a related field prefererd.
Skills and Abilities- Strong knowledge of the building material industry to support Supply Chain objectives.
- A high degree of interpersonal communication skill for negotiation.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple purchasing projects simulateneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectivelyacross teams and manage supplier relationships.
- Proficient in using procurement software, inventory management systems, and MicrosoftOffice Suite (Excel, Word, etc.). Expert MS Excel skills highly preferred.
