Director, Purchasing (Building Materials)

We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

The Director Purchasing plays a critical leadership role within the BFS FSC Purchasing tower. Reporting to the VP Supply Chain Operations, this position oversees a team responsible for the performance, operational execution, and efficiency of purchasing transactions (purchase orders, replenishment orders...) across product categories. The Director ensures that purchasing activities align with category strategies, company goals, and supply chain objectives while driving compliance, cost savings, continuous improvement, and buyers productivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Procurement Execution

• 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.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• 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.

Procurement & Replenishment Execution Oversight

• 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.

Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Management

• 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.

Compliance, Data Integrity & Risk Mitigation

• 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.

Continuous Improvement & Technology Enablement

• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field;
• 7-10 years of procurement with minimum 3 years of field experience;
• Preferred PMO certification.
• Preferred experience with SAP S/4HANA
• Job requires up to 30% to 50% travel

COMPETENCIES: Competencies listed are non-exhaustive but meant to be illustrative of the fundamental skillsets required to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above. Skills are indicated with a corresponding level of expertise ranging from Aware, Knowledgeable, Practicing, Mature, and Expert

Key Functional Skills

• SAP Proficiency - Mature
• Attention to Detail (PO Accuracy) - Expert
• Industry Intelligence - Mature
• Product & Market Trends - Mature

Key Behavioral Skills

• Adaptability - Mature
• Verbal & Written Communication - Mature
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Mature
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Mature

Key Leadership Skills

• Leadership Skills - Expert
• People Management - Expert
• Client Service Attitude - Expert

SUCCESS MEASURES / KPIs

Main KPIs:

• Growth / Value:




• PO Compliance with Contract / Preferred Suppliers ($ and %)
• PO Compliance with Category Strategy Market Share




• Growth:




• PO Compliance with Preferred T&Cs
• Supplier OTIF




• Cash Optimization:




• Inventory Days on Hand
• PMP (Periodic moving Price)




• Talent Management:

• 
  
  
  
  • Org Cost as % of Spend
  • New Positions Filled for the Procurement Group
  • Team Resources Skills & Competency Improvements
  • CSAT Score
  
  
  
  

• Operational Efficiency:




• % of Aged PO's
• Number and Value of PO Pending GR
• PO Turnaround Time

• 
  
  
  
  • POs Managed per Buyer FTE
  
  
  
  

Additional / Optional KPIs:

• Purchase Order Accuracy
• SKU / Material Availability Rate
• Suppliers Rebate Optimization
• Invoice Accuracy

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Work is in an office and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.

• Occasional travel by car or plane may be required.
• Business engagement up to 30% of the time.