Fulfillment Buyer: Strategic Inventory & Sourcing

uslbm; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM is seeking a Fulfillment Buyer to orchestrate procurement and maintain inventory levels to meet customer demand across divisions. You will work with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and delivery timelines while supporting cost-effective purchasing practices.

Responsibilities include placing orders, monitoring stock, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with fulfillment, inventory management, and logistics teams to ensure accurate costing and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of purchasing, inventory control/management, materials input, or warehousing experience.
• Strong knowledge of the building material industry to support Supply Chain objectives.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for assigned product categories across US LBM divisions and Regions.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules within category strategies to ensure cost-effective purchasing and timely product availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with location leaders to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
• Work with location leaders and fulfillment manager on inventory-related issues, discrepancies/variances, invoicing, and costing.
• Contact suppliers regarding adjustments, incorrect materials, deliveries, etc., and communicate potential resolutions.
• Own daily communications with US LBM divisions/markets related to inventory, shipping information, and inbound inventory tracking.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management/Business Administration

Tools

Procurement software

Inventory management systems

Excel

Job description

US LBM is seeking a Fulfillment Buyer to orchestrate procurement and maintain inventory levels to meet customer demand across divisions. You will work with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and delivery timelines while supporting cost-effective purchasing practices.

Responsibilities include placing orders, monitoring stock, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with fulfillment, inventory management, and logistics teams to ensure accurate costing and timely deliveries.