Director of Procurement & Business Operations

A family-owned business with a strong legacy of over 80 years in the wood and lumber products industry is seeking a Director of Procurement & Business Operations to lead their manufacturing and remanufacturing division based in Orting, WA. Specializing in providing building materials for multi-family, commercial, and residential construction projects, this company is recognized for its commitment to customer service, competitive pricing, and operational excellence. 

This full-time, onsite position is critical to the organization’s success and offers a competitive compensation package, including fully employer-paid health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, cell phone stipend, and PTO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the manufacturing division to meet and exceed sales and gross margin goals.
• Procure wood and lumber products from mills and direct suppliers for remanufacturing purposes.
• Develop and manage storage facilities to support product fulfillment in the South Sound region, ensuring high utilization rates.
• Track inventory, logistics, and margins through ERP software and ensure seamless order fulfillment.
• Design and implement product and service strategies to achieve differentiation and competitive advantage in the market.
• Build and maintain customer relationships while expanding sales channels through proactive outreach.
• Monitor account profitability and customer satisfaction, addressing concerns promptly.
• Improve manufacturing operations by enhancing processes, reducing waste, and optimizing costs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products and services.
• Provide updates on progress and activities to corporate leadership.

Key Metrics

• Achieve 75% of service and product sales from internal operations.
• Improve product margins by at least 2% across branch-level sales.
• Attain double-digit growth in product volumes and revenue over five years.
• Ensure storage facility utilization rates exceed 90%.
• Maintain positive cash flow and drive profitability for the manufacturing division.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of forest products purchasing experience with established supplier and mill relationships within a 250-mile radius of Seattle, WA.
• 5+ years of sales experience serving general contractors (GCs) or framers in multi-family, commercial, or residential construction.
• Extensive experience managing operations, branch, or general management within the building materials industry (e.g., lumber yards, mills, or manufacturers).
• Skilled in managing personnel, especially sales and production/operations teams.
• Expertise in logistics, inventory management, and procurement of lumber products, particularly Douglas Fir, Spruce, and Gorman Pine.
• Proficiency in data analysis, problem-solving, and ERP systems (experience with Wood Pro preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Desired Attributes

• A self-starter with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Alignment with principles such as customer focus, quality, safety, teamwork, profitability, and sound judgment.
• A proven track record of building high-margin, high-demand product lines.
• Experience improving manufacturing operations, upgrading equipment, and optimizing costs.

If you are an experienced leader in the lumber and building materials industry with a growth-oriented mindset, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational success, expand market presence, and contribute to a thriving organization in the construction materials space.