Lumber Buyer & Inventory Forecasting Leader

TAL Building Centers; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off including birthday

401k options

Training & career development

Product discounts

Job summary

TAL Building Centers in Vancouver, WA, is seeking an experienced Lumber Buyer to join our team. This role focuses on sourcing, purchasing, and managing lumber inventory to ensure steady supply, competitive pricing, and strong vendor relationships.

You will monitor market trends, negotiate terms, collaborate with operations and inventory teams, and support company goals with strategic buying decisions across our Pacific Northwest locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of lumber purchasing experience.
• Strong understanding of lumber market, grades, species, and pricing.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships.
• Analytical, organized, and able to make decisions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase lumber products to maintain inventory across locations.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply conditions.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to maximize value.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and inventory teams to forecast needs.

Skills

Lumber purchasing

Vendor negotiation

Market analysis

Communication

Inventory management

Tools

Purchasing systems

Job description

TAL Building Centers in Vancouver, WA, is seeking an experienced Lumber Buyer to join our team. This role focuses on sourcing, purchasing, and managing lumber inventory to ensure steady supply, competitive pricing, and strong vendor relationships.

You will monitor market trends, negotiate terms, collaborate with operations and inventory teams, and support company goals with strategic buying decisions across our Pacific Northwest locations.