Senior Buyer- Commodity Wood Products Job at Builders FirstSource (Irving)

Job Description

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Job Responsibility

Evaluates wood commodities pricing and suppliers and purchases lumber to meet company’s goals in quality, delivery and cost, negotiating primarily with mills, brokers, and wholesalers to obtain competitive costs
Maintains on-going relationships with suppliers by securing bids and placing purchase orders
Replenishes distribution center lumber inventory as needed
Analyzes wood and panel commodities prices in current cash and futures markets to enable acquisition of products at optimum cost to enable locations to sell at lowest pricing while maximizing gross margin, turns, and sales volume for both direct shipments and reload/DC inventory
Interviews key wood and or panel commodity sources to obtain information about short and long term market prices
Purchases wood commodities and place special orders with consideration as to cost and market timing so as to increase turns, margins and sales volume
Develops market information and advises supply chain personnel as to current pricing, market trends, availability, freight information, order status, and product location
Solicits, analyzes, and recommends vendor products and programs for wood and panel merchandise such as dimension lumber, OSB and plywood
Processes claims/complaints regarding defective merchandise
Prepares and maintains appropriate records of purchases and freight by use of purchase order and filing system
Places special orders as requested
Communicates market fluctuations and any related commodities problems
Provides training and guidance to less experienced buyers

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
Eight (8) years related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience using JDA helpful or other ERP statistical software packages
Comprehensive knowledge of material management and procurement function
Skill in analyzing market trends
Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and technical skills
Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledge of market and business and commodity management
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

What we offer

Eligible for an annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans
401(k) retirement savings plan
PTO (including paid sick time)
8 paid holidays per year

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