Builders FirstSource · 8 hours ago
Director, Purchasing (Building Materials)
6031 Connection Dr, Irving, TX 75039, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expBuilders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials, and they are seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead their purchasing operations. This role involves overseeing a team, ensuring alignment with business goals, and driving compliance and cost savings in purchasing transactions.
Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Develops, validates with Purchasing and Procurement leadership, and executes the Purchasing strategy, ensuring alignment with BFS business goals, BFS technology roadmap, and category strategies
Oversees end-to-end purchasing operations (FSC managed POs, replenishment, spot buys) including coordination with Category management, sourcing, Field operations, and accounts payable coordination
Partners with the VP, Directors, and Supply Planning to deliver on purchasing goals related to cost, efficiency, rebates, and service level
Defines and monitors KPIs for procurement efficiency, cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance covered through the FSC Purchasing tower
Manages and mentors team, setting clear goals and performance expectations
Ensures that Purchasing Managers maintain optimal team productivity, skill development, and alignment with purchasing KPIs
Supports career progression and succession planning for procurement leadership talent within his/her team in the tower
Facilitates knowledge sharing, collaboration, and consistent practices across procurement groups
Oversees timely and accurate execution of purchasing transactions within the assigned category scope
Ensures all purchases support supply planning recommendations, contract compliance, and Field operational requirements
Drives effective alignment with category teams regarding rebate programs, volume discounts, and supplier allocation strategies
Ensures user experience and turnaround time effectively support business growth, performance, and BFS customers quality of service objectives
Ensures his team properly coordinates with Supply Planning, Rebate, and Finance teams to optimize supply chain and replenishment performance
Serves as the escalation point for purchasing issues beyond Manager resolution—such as supplier performance, major PO delays, or quality concerns
Maintains strong communication and collaboration with senior leadership, supply chain partners, and external vendors to ensure service excellence
Supports the VP in presenting performance and updates to business and SC leadership
Ensures activities of the team comply with company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements
Oversees accurate documentation of purchasing records: POs, delivery confirmations, rebates, and supplier agreements
Identifies and mitigates procurement risks, ensuring transparency, audit readiness, and operational resilience
Leads identification and execution of process improvement initiatives across purchasing groups
Collaborates with the CoE Process Owner and Technology Lead to introduce automation, simplify workflows, and improve user experience
Drives innovation and transformation in purchasing practices to enhance efficiency, visibility, and responsiveness
Supervises employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field
7-10 years of procurement with minimum 3 years of field experience
Job requires up to 30% to 50% travel
SAP Proficiency - Mature
Attention to Detail (PO Accuracy) - Expert
Industry Intelligence - Mature
Product & Market Trends - Mature
Adaptability - Mature
Verbal & Written Communication - Mature
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Mature
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Mature
Leadership Skills - Expert
People Management - Expert
Client Service Attitude - Expert
Preferred
Preferred PMO certification
Preferred experience with SAP S/4HANA
Benefits
Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
Company
Builders FirstSource
Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.05B2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-01-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M
Leadership Team
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
Pete Beckmann
Chief Financial Officer
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