Classification: Full Time - Exempt
Pay Range: $70k to $80k
Location: Monterey, CA
Reports To: CFO/COO

About the Organization:

For 100 years and four generations of Hayward family leadership, Hayward Lumber has been committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of builders. Beyond full-service lumberyards, we offer window, door and cabinet design centers, pro-oriented hardware stores, and innovative building solutions designed to save time and money. Hayward Lumber is a family-oriented company that treats every employee as such. Our average tenure companywide is over 12 years and we pride ourselves in creating an environment in which you can learn, grow, and prosper. Hayward Lumber provides a competitive compensation structure, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Learn more at www.haywardlumber.com

Mission:

Hayward is to be the most dependable supplier of products, services, and solutions to the construction market, as it has been since 1919.

Responsibilities:

• Develop purchasing strategies and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities by allocating and reviewing tasks as needed.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting, analzing wood and panel commodity prices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers throughout the industry and negotiate long-term supply agreements.
• Advising company leadership on current cash and futures markets to enable acquisition of products at optimal cost.
• Provide updates to leadership on key intitiatives, progress, issues, timelines and flag any issues that require intervention.
• Serve as the primary contact for procurement-related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.
• Analyze inventory, demand, and consumption for optimal utilization of available product.
• Maintain data and ERP systems daily for accuracy and completeness.
• Track and report on department key metrics.
• Maintain sufficient stock levels of all items for unhindered operations.
• Partner with operations and accounting to ensure complete and accurate inventory.
• Partner with finance to assist with execution of the Company’s overall market strategy.
• Hire, train, and oversee future team members.
• Attend semi-annual buying shows as needed to support margin goals.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years working as a buyer in the lumber industry, at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of lumber and industry vendors is preferred.
• Time management and organizational skills
• Experience with eCommerce platforms
• Experience with Microsoft Excel required
• Experience with various social media tools including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook is a plus
• BS/BA degree in Marketing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.