Procurement Specialist - Direct Materials

LP Building Solutions; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer opportunities

Profit sharing

Job summary

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is seeking a Procurement Specialist, Direct Materials to source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials that support manufacturing and operations. This role collaborates with suppliers, planning, quality, logistics, and finance to ensure reliable, cost-effective material availability.

The position requires 1–3 years in procurement or related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of work experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, purchasing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials in line with production schedules.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and supply agreements.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with planning teams.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Track supplier performance on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Resolve supply, quality and delivery issues with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and supply risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Decision-making

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Job Purpose

The Procurement Specialist, Direct Materials, is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and managing raw materials required to support manufacturing and operational needs. This role ensures the timely availability of materials while optimizing cost, quality, inventory levels, and supplier performance. This position collaborates closely with suppliers, supply planning, GBS, quality, logistics, legal, and finance teams to maintain a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.

In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Source and procure raw materials in accordance with production schedules and business requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain a qualified supplier base.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and supply agreements to achieve cost savings and favorable commercial terms.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with planning teams to ensure adequate material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Track supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• Resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks to support purchasing decisions.
• Support new product introductions by identifying and qualifying raw material sources.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and purchasing data within ERP systems.
• Work with logistics teams to coordinate inbound shipments and optimize transportation costs.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop and implement cost reduction and supplier development strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Experience

• 1-3 years of work experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, purchasing, or a related field. required
• Supporting direct materials or manufacturing operations preferred
• Experience should include supplier management, purchase orders, negotiations, inventory planning, and issue resolution. required
• ERP systems, market analysis, and cross-functional experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• An understanding of risk assessment and mitigation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Ability for decision-making under pressure

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Operations, or a related field. required

Work Environment

• Hybrid Work Evironment - Remote/Office

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.