Building Materials Divisional Purchasing Manager Location: Fort Wayne, IN Level: Divisional Manager Division / Department: Lumber & Building Materials (LBM) Reporting to position: VP of LBM Travel: 30% About the Role: We are seeking a forward-thinking Purchasing Manager to lead our Building Materials division. In this pivotal role, you will focus on managing a program-driven and long-term strategic procurement process. Your leadership will be essential in developing and maintaining sustainable, strategic supplier relationships and ensuring a steady, cost-effective supply chain that aligns with our long-term goals. This position requires a strategic thinker who can manage not just the day-to-day purchasing activities, but also envision and plan for the future needs of the division, ensuring alignment with Do it Best’s overall mission. Responsibilities include: + Develop and implement purchasing strategies that reflect the long-term objectives of the Building Materials division. + Establish and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and agreements that benefit the company in the long term. + Track and partner with sales to ensure that all strategic vendor incentives are achieved on an annual or otherwise established basis. + Monitor market trends to understand long-term impacts on supply and demand.. + Collaborate with other departments to forecast long-term needs and manage inventory effectively. + Promote a culture of strategic thinking and continuous improvement within the purchasing team. Education and Experience: + Proven experience in a leadership role within purchasing in the building materials industry. + Strong understanding of long-term procurement strategies and supply chain management. + A commitment to ethical, sustainable procurement practices. + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Skills and Abilities: + Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. + Proficiency in procurement software and G-suite. Benefits available to you: + Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision + Paid time off to foster work/life balance + Profit sharing + Bonus Pay opportunities + Retirement funding opportunities + Education reimbursement + Health club reimbursement + Career advancement opportunities About Do it Best: At Do it Best, we take pride in being the only U.S.–based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. Our philosophy is to serve thousands of member-owned locations in more than 50 countries by offering a full menu of exceptional merchandise and services, allowing member owners to be independent retailers to best serve their community’s needs with competitive pricing. Our success in reaching over $5 billion in annual sales stems from our mission to make the best better, and our goal to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.