Lumber Buyer at Huskey Building Supply

Franklin, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing, Procurement, Negotiation, Pricing, Relationship Building, Market Tracking, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decisions, Communication, Organization, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheets, Lumber Grades, Lumber Species, Lumber Dimensions

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Description Lumber Buyer Location: Franklin, TN Pay: $75,000-$100,000 annually Job Type: Full-time Full Benefits Package Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance Supplemental Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness care 401(k) with company match About Huskey Family-owned since 1945, Huskey is a trusted leader in building materials — and a company that puts people first. We’re looking for someone who values strong vendor relationships, dependable supply, and customer-focused service. At Huskey, you’ll work in a respectful, team-oriented environment where your market knowledge and sourcing expertise make a real impact. We’re a lean, improvement-driven company that supports continuous learning and values people who take pride in safe, reliable, and efficient operations. If you’re a collaborative professional who enjoys helping customers succeed and wants to grow with a company built on integrity and long-term relationships, Huskey is the place for you. Overview Join a respected leader in the building materials industry as our next Lumber Buyer. In this high-impact role, you’ll assist with driving purchasing strategy for lumber and core building materials—ensuring our operations stay competitive, efficient, and well-supplied. You’ll build strong supplier partnerships, anticipate market shifts, and make confident, data-driven buying decisions that directly support our customers and our bottom line. Help Us Get to Know You! As part of our hiring process, we ask all candidates to complete a quick Culture Index Survey. It takes just a few minutes and helps us understand your natural strengths and work style. Start here: Huskey Truss Culture Index Survey It’s not a test — no right or wrong answers. It simply helps us see if the role is a great fit and how we can support your success. Lumber Buyer Key Responsibilities: Source and procure lumber from mills and wholesalers to meet production and sales needs Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to secure the best value Build and maintain strong long-term supplier relationships Track lumber commodity markets and anticipate trends to guide purchasing decisions Manage inventory levels to align with forecasts, budgets, and operational goals Ensure specifications are accurately communicated between suppliers, manufacturing, sales, and purchasing Produce inventory and procurement reports to support decision-making Support purchase order entry, receiving, and quality control processes Manage requests for quotes and contribute ideas for process improvements and cost savings Lumber Buyer Qualifications: Knowledge of lumber grades, species, dimensions, and market pricing Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills Excellent communication and organizational abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office and spreadsheets Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lumber buying, supply chain, or purchasing Must successfully complete a drug screening as part of our commitment to maintaining a drug-free workplace #INDGA

Responsibilities

The Lumber Buyer will drive purchasing strategy for lumber and core building materials by sourcing and procuring materials from mills and wholesalers to meet operational needs. Key duties include negotiating pricing and terms, building supplier partnerships, tracking commodity markets, and managing inventory levels.