Vice President of Procurement

Lumber Company; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Lumber Company is seeking an executive to lead procurement, category strategy, supplier partnerships, and inventory planning. This role partners with sales, operations, manufacturing, finance, and leadership to build a scalable procurement organization and drive growth.

The VP will focus on margins, product availability, and working capital, while guiding cross-location teams and integration of acquired businesses.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in procurement, category management, merchandising, or supply chain with senior leadership.
• Proven success improving margins, negotiating supplier agreements, and leading change or acquisitions.
• Strong financial, forecasting, and analytical skills with ERP and BI familiarity.
• Hands-on strategic leader with communication, negotiation, and cross-functional influence.

Responsabilités

• Lead enterprise procurement and category strategies for lumber and related products.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, terms, freight, and rebates with strategic partners.
• Optimize assortments and SKU productivity to balance standards and local needs.
• Align demand forecasting with purchasing to improve availability and working capital.
• Monitor markets and risks; develop contingency plans for leadership review.
• Integrate acquisitions by aligning suppliers, purchasing practices, and systems.
• Establish procurement dashboards, scorecards, and supplier performance metrics.
• Develop the procurement team with clear roles and accountability.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Forecasting

Cross-functional influence

Communication

Talent development

Financial analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Procurement/supply chain certification a plus

Outils

Excel

ERP systems

Business intelligence tools

Description du poste

Job Description

Job Description

Vice President of Procurement

Reports to President | Salaried Exempt

A multi-location lumber and building materials company seeks an executive to lead procurement, category strategy, supplier partnerships, and inventory planning. Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Procurement will drive profitable growth, margin improvement, and reliable product availability while balancing working capital and commodity risk. This leader will partner with sales, operations, manufacturing, finance, and branch leadership to build a scalable procurement organization and capture value from acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise procurement and category strategies for lumber, panels, millwork, engineered wood, and related products, aligning a multiyear roadmap with growth priorities.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, payment terms, freight, rebates, and vendor programs; strengthen strategic partnerships and rationalize the supplier base.
• Optimize product assortments and SKU productivity, balancing enterprise standards with local customer needs and evaluating differentiated product opportunities.
• Connect demand forecasting with purchasing and inventory targets to improve availability, turns, and working capital while reducing excess and obsolete stock.
• Monitor commodity markets, supplier capacity, and supply risks; establish contingency plans and communicate timely recommendations to leadership.
• Integrate acquired businesses by aligning suppliers, assortments, purchasing practices, and systems to capture savings and improve service.
• Establish procurement controls, dashboards, and scorecards measuring margins, total cost, rebates, inventory health, and supplier performance.
• Assess, build, and develop the procurement team; establish clear roles, decision authority, and accountability while promoting collaboration across locations and functions.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of progressive procurement, category management, merchandising, or supply chain experience, including senior leadership; lumber, building materials, or multi-location distribution experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success improving margins, negotiating supplier agreements, managing commodity exposure, and leading organizational change or acquisition integration.
• Strong financial, forecasting, and analytical skills; proficiency with Excel and ERP, purchasing, inventory, and business intelligence tools.
• Hands-on strategic leader with strong communication, negotiation, talent development, and cross-functional influence skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related field required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Procurement or supply chain certification is a plus.

Work Environment and Benefits

Office-based role with travel to branches, manufacturing facilities, suppliers, and industry events. A valid driver’s license is required. Benefits include 401(k) with match and profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and a referral program.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.