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Do it Best Corp. Building Materials Divisional Purchasing Manager in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Building Materials Divisional Purchasing Manager
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Level: Divisional Manager
Division / Department: Lumber & Building Materials (LBM)
Reporting to position: VP of LBM
Travel: 30%
About the Role:
We are seeking a forward-thinking Purchasing Manager to lead our Building Materials division. In this pivotal role, you will focus on managing a program-driven and long-term strategic procurement process. Your leadership will be essential in developing and maintaining sustainable, strategic supplier relationships and ensuring a steady, cost-effective supply chain that aligns with our long-term goals. This position requires a strategic thinker who can manage not just the day-to-day purchasing activities, but also envision and plan for the future needs of the division, ensuring alignment with Do it Best Corp.’s overall mission.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and implement purchasing strategies that reflect the long-term objectives of the Building Materials division.
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and agreements that benefit the company in the long term.
Track and partner with sales to ensure that all strategic vendor incentives are achieved on an annual or otherwise established basis.
Monitor market trends to understand long-term impacts on supply and demand..
Collaborate with other departments to forecast long-term needs and manage inventory effectively.
Promote a culture of strategic thinking and continuous improvement within the purchasing team.
Education and Experience:
Proven experience in a leadership role within purchasing in the building materials industry.
Strong understanding of long-term procurement strategies and supply chain management.
A commitment to ethical, sustainable procurement practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proficiency in procurement software and G-suite.
Benefits available to you:
Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision with a premium free plan available
Paid time off to foster work/life balance
Profit sharing
Bonus Pay opportunities
Retirement funding opportunities
Education reimbursement
Health club reimbursement
Career advancement opportunities
About Do it Best:
At Do it Best, we take pride in being the only U.S.–based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. Our philosophy is to serve thousands of member-owned locations in more than 50 countries by offering a full menu of exceptional merchandise and services, allowing member owners to be independent retailers to best serve their community’s needs with competitive pricing. Our success in reaching over $5 billion in annual sales stems from our mission to make the best better, and our goal to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.