Strategic Building Materials Buyer and Vendor Programs

Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation is seeking a Buyer to work with its member network of independent family-owned lumber and building material companies across the US. The Buyer identifies sources, negotiates optimal prices, and ensures purchases meet member specifications while delivering high quality service.

You will manage vendor programs for assigned categories, build relationships with suppliers, analyze data, and support sales growth through strategic planning and proactive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional business experience working with customers.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to learn product lines and CRM systems.
• Willingness to travel to events and supplier locations.
• Proactive outbound calling and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contact members by phone and email to promote programs and offers.
• Negotiate prices and vendor terms to achieve best value.
• Develop strategic plans to optimize sales for assigned product groups.
• Analyze purchase data and monitor dealer performance.
• Maintain documentation for quotations, orders, and claims.
• Coordinate with suppliers and regional managers on program updates.

Skills

Customer service

Outbound calling

Relationship building

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

LumberTrack

Purchasing Workbench

Power BI

Job description

Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation is seeking a Buyer to work with its member network of independent family-owned lumber and building material companies across the US. The Buyer identifies sources, negotiates optimal prices, and ensures purchases meet member specifications while delivering high quality service.

You will manage vendor programs for assigned categories, build relationships with suppliers, analyze data, and support sales growth through strategic planning and proactive