Senior Procurement Manager

Job Description

Senior Procurement Manager - Lumber & Building Materials

Location: Pacific Northwest

About the Role of Senior Procurement Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead purchasing and sales operations for a multi-state territory. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in procurement, sales, and team management within the lumber, building materials, and forest products industries. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing top-quality materials, managing high-performing sales teams, and driving business growth in the multi-family, commercial, and residential construction sectors.

Key Responsibilities for Senior Procurement Manager

• Procurement & Supplier Management:
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with mills, lumber suppliers, and distributors to secure competitive pricing and reliable supply chains.
  • Purchase materials for a multi-state territory, ensuring product availability and cost efficiency.
  • Oversee inventory levels and coordinate with reload sites to optimize logistics and distribution.
• Sales & Business Development:
  • Manage and support a sales staff in selling building materials to multi-family, commercial, and residential construction customers.
  • Drive revenue growth by developing strategic partnerships with general contractors and framer project owners.
  • Leverage market insights and industry trends to enhance sales strategies.
• Leadership & Team Management:
  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to the sales team, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement and sales objectives with company goals.
  • Implement best practices to improve efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with business objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Analyze market trends, pricing, and supply chain risks to make informed purchasing decisions.

Qualifications & Skills for Senior Procurement Manager

• 10+ years of experience in purchasing and procurement, specifically in mills, lumber suppliers, and distributors, with a focus on multi-family projects.
• 3+ years of experience selling to general contractors and framer project owners in the construction industry.
• Strong leadership experience, managing high-performing sales teams.
• Proven ability to source and negotiate high-quality building materials.
• Deep understanding of logistics, inventory management, and reload site coordination.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, procurement software, and sales management tools.

Why Join Us as Senior Procurement Manager

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
• Leadership role with a high level of autonomy and decision-making authority.
• Opportunity to shape procurement and sales strategies in a growing, dynamic industry.
• Collaborative team environment with a strong industry reputation.

If you are a strategic procurement leader with a passion for building materials and sales management, apply today.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.