Sourcing Manager- Siding 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 Sourcing Manager executes strategic sourcing and value creation initiatives based on opportunities identified by the Director and / or the Category Managers and optimize productivity, savings & working capital for their categories. They work with cross-functional teams to implement Director / Category Manager category plan and negotiate contracts with BFS suppliers to support BFS business growth and profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Reviews the list of opportunities (book of work or sourcing plan) identified by the Director or the Category Manager, (or with the Senior Sourcing Manager if relevant) to prioritize them.
• Identifies stakeholders to be involved in the projects listed in Director / Category Manager sourcing plan / book of work and prepares project planning
• Monitors with the Director, the Category Manager, or the Senior Sourcing manager project progresses, timelines, alignment with category strategy, and risks, and prepare remedial action plans if needed.
• Collaborates with business stakeholders to define requirements, specifications, and selection criteria for RFx preparation.
• Adjusts sourcing project scope and activities as needed, ensuring alignment with business and Field needs or priorities.

Sourcing Strategy & Execution

• Defines appropriate sourcing strategies for each project based on spend analysis, market trends, potential vendors, and BFS market positioning.
• Prepares and launches RFx projects, analyzes supplier proposals, conducts negotiations, and manages contract/MSA execution.
• Leads supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, flow of goods, returns, rebates, volume allowances, and promotional funding, ensuring cost efficiency and value creation.
• Involves whenever needed the Director, the Category Managers, or the Senior Sourcing Manager in critical or sensitives supplier negotiations to fully achieve Category Strategy objectives.
• Oversees the execution of value creation projects, including supplier development, innovation, and supply chain optimization.

Contract & Procurement Implementation

• Ensures contracts are properly implemented in systems, with the FCS P2P tower team, and within business operations and that price, rebate accruals, and supplier agreements are updated in timely manner in procurement systems.
• Measures contract utilization, identifies improvement areas, and works with the Director or the Category Manager (involving a Senior Sourcing Manager if relevant), the FCS P2P tower team, and the Field to optimize compliance.
• Participates to periodical supply planning meeting to understand supply recommendations and address any sourcing requirement decided through these meetings.

Performance Tracking & Communication

• Can be involved in suppliers issue resolution regarding pricing, quality, and service-related issues. In that case, works closely with suppliers to identify the best solution or outcome for BFS in line with the Director / Category Manager / Senior Sourcing Manager directions.
• Reviews sourcing KPIs, track fiscal year targets, and propose corrective actions as needed.
• Ensures clear, concise, and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding sourcing activities.

Process Compliance & Improvement

• Ensures procurement activities comply with contracts, market share allocations, and volume discount agreements.
• Maintains accurate sourcing records, including purchase agreements, cost changes, and supplier communications.
• Identifies with CoE Global Process owners and Director / Category manager or a Senior Sourcing Manager process improvements to enhance sourcing efficiency and turn-around time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The role will be an individual contributor and have no supervisory responsibilities.

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 Supply Chain or a related field;

• 5-10 years purchasing and negotiation experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;

• Special knowledge required: SAP/S4 experience, building materials products and distribution methods.

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

• Supplier Evaluation & Selection - Mature
• Negotiation - Expert
• Product & Market Trends - Expert
• Category Management - Practicing

Key Behavioral Skills

• Org & Time Management - Expert
• Supplier Relationship Management - Practicing
• Verbal & Written Communication - Mature
• Stakeholder Engagement - Practicing
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Practicing

Key Leadership Skills

• Cost Management - Practicing
• Team Management & Delegation - Practicing

Success Measures / KPIs

Main KPIs:

• Growth:

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  • # Cat. Plans in Place for Growth Categories (by Minor)
  • Price Index vs. Market for Growth Categories (by Minor)
  • Productivity & Savings Realized vs Cat. Plan (Growth Categories)
  • Negotiated Delivery Lead Time
  
  
  
  

• Value:

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  • Category Opportunity Pipeline ($) by Minor
  • Productivity & Savings Realized ($ and %) for Category Minor
  • Spend Under Contract as % of Total Spend
  • Productivity & Savings Contracted vs. Plan
  • Beat the Market (Savings Perf vs Inflation in $ and %)
  
  
  
  

• Cash Optimization:

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  • DPO (Days Payable Outstanding)
  
  
  
  

Additional / Optional KPIs:

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  • Supplier Performance (On-Time Delivery & Quality)
  • Procurement Cycle Time
  • Contract Compliance Rate
  
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Work is in an office setting 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 may be required.
• Business engagement of internal and external stakeholders 40-50% of the time.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

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This position was posted on 3/30/2026 and we anticipate it will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period. We encourage your prompt application.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

In addition to the base wage listed, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the bonus varies based on overall company success, thresholds met and other terms and conditions of the Company's active bonus policy for the respective year.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members). Details about Builders FirstSource's benefits offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

If there's legally required pay transparency information missing from our job posting, it's not intentional and we'd like to know. To let us know, please email the job title and location to JobPostings@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only be used to provide a notice of non-compliance.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.