Director, Commodities Procurement (Lumber)

QXO; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Training & certifications

Legal assistance

Identity protection

Employee assistance program

Job summary

QXO, a leading distributor and installer of building products, seeks a Director of Commodities Procurement to lead lumber and wood products sourcing strategy and supplier relationships. You will provide market insight, guidance, and ensure supply continuity for operating companies.

The role requires deep commodity market expertise, disciplined negotiation, and the ability to deliver quality products at competitive costs.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in procurement or commodity trading with lumber/building materials.
• Strong understanding of lumber manufacturing, grades, species, and supply chain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for vendor relationships.
• Strong quantitative skills and market data interpretation for purchasing decisions.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration required; supply chain or forestry training preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and LBM ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Marketing analysis & forecasting of lumber markets to anticipate pricing.
• Strategic procurement of dimension lumber, engineered wood, OSB, plywood, and related products.
• Vendor relations & negotiations on pricing, terms, and volume programs.
• Inventory management to balance stock and reduce carrying costs.
• Cross-functional collaboration advising procurement teams on market changes and opportunities.
• Performance tracking of supplier performance, order fulfillment, and product quality.
• Identify reload center opportunities to support volume purchasing and redistribution.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier relationships

Market analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Supply chain or forestry training preferred

Tools

LBM ERP systems

Excel

Job description

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.

Job Overview

The Director of Commodities Procurement will lead lumber and wood products sourcing strategy, manage supplier relationships, and support operating companies with market insight, purchasing guidance, and supply continuity. This role requires strong commodity market expertise, disciplined negotiation, and the ability to deliver quality products at competitive costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing Analysis & Forecasting: Monitor lumber futures, cash markets, and economic trends to anticipate supply, demand, and pricing shifts.
• Strategic Procurement: Source dimension lumber, engineered wood, OSB, plywood, and specialty products to meet cost, margin, and service objectives.
• Vendor Relations & Negotiations: Negotiate pricing, delivery, payment terms, and volume programs with mills, brokers, and secondary suppliers.
• Inventory Management: Partner with operating companies to balance inventory, improve turns, reduce carrying costs, and prevent stockouts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Advise operating company procurement teams on market changes, sourcing opportunities, availability, and anticipated price movement.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor supplier performance, order fulfillment, and product quality or warranty issues.
• Distribution Strategy: Identify reload center opportunities to support volume purchasing and efficient redistribution to local operating companies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in procurement, commodity trading, or category management, with a focus on lumber and building materials.
• Strong understanding of lumber manufacturing, grades, species, and the building materials supply chain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build vendor relationships and advise internal teams.
• Strong quantitative skills and the ability to interpret market data to support profitable purchasing decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration required; supply chain or forestry training preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and LBM industry ERP systems.

What you'll earn:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
• Paid training and certifications
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.