Procurement Specialist - Direct Materials

LP Building Solutions•Nashville, TN

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com . Job Purpose The Procurement Specialist, Direct Materials, is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and managing raw materials required to support manufacturing and operational needs. This role ensures the timely availability of materials while optimizing cost, quality, inventory levels, and supplier performance. This position collaborates closely with suppliers, supply planning, GBS, quality, logistics, legal, and finance teams to maintain a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.

Requirements

1-3 years of work experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, purchasing, or a related field.
Supporting direct materials or manufacturing operations preferred
Experience should include supplier management, purchase orders, negotiations, inventory planning, and issue resolution.
ERP systems, market analysis, and cross-functional experience preferred
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
An understanding of risk assessment and mitigation
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Attention to detail
Organization and prioritization skills
Ability for decision-making under pressure

Responsibilities

Source and procure raw materials in accordance with production schedules and business requirements.
Manage supplier relationships and maintain a qualified supplier base.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and supply agreements to achieve cost savings and favorable commercial terms.
Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with planning teams to ensure adequate material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
Track supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
Resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks to support purchasing decisions.
Support new product introductions by identifying and qualifying raw material sources.
Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and purchasing data within ERP systems.
Work with logistics teams to coordinate inbound shipments and optimize transportation costs.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability initiatives.
Develop and implement cost reduction and supplier development strategies.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards