Timber Materials Sourcing Specialist

Let’s See if This Role Fits You

• Do you speak lumber fluently—species, grades, profiles—and enjoy negotiating the best mix of price, quality, and lead time?
• Are you comfortable turning demand signals into timely POs and reliable delivery plans?
• Can you keep meticulous records, tame fast-moving inventories, and keep multiple vendors aligned?

What You’ll Do

• Source and purchase rough lumber, milled wood products, and finishes.
• Procure sundry manufacturing and shipping supplies.
• Order supplies for our samples department.
• Manage inventory levels for lumber, milled goods, and finishes so orders ship accurately and on time.
• Own supplier relationships—care for current partners and discover, evaluate, and onboard new vendors.
• Provide accurate pricing and lead times to our team of Production Coordinators as needed.
• Issue clean, accurate POs; align with vendors on production lead times and delivery schedules.
• Plan and coordinate freight for inbound and vendor-to-vendor shipments, including LTL and FTL.
• Match receipts and vendor invoices to POs to confirm quantities and pricing.
• Create and follow Quality Control procedures to ensure clear communication and correct ordering.
• Troubleshoot and resolve QC and billing issues with vendors.
• Partner with the COO on pricing updates and ordering process changes to protect margins.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date paper and digital documentation for all orders.
• Work with the lumber department to ensure accurate receiving, storage, and inventory records.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of purchasing and inventory management experience.
• Excellent organizational habits and sharp attention to detail.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and comfort using web-based applications.
• Knowledge of wood species, profiles, and grades.
• Strong math skills, including converting SF ⇄ LF ⇄ BF for lumber and milled products.
• Experience coordinating LTL and FTL freight volumes.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with grace under pressure.
• A positive attitude and a sustained desire to learn our products and procedures.