Buyer at Gold Beach Lumber Yard, Inc – Eugene, Oregon
About This Position
Location: Support Center - Eugene, OR 97401
Description:
Buyer - Hardware and Lumber Retail
Job Title: Retail Buyer – Hardware & Lumber (Growth-Focused)
Location: [Insert Location]
Type: Full-Time
Are you a buyer who trusts data and instincts?
We’re looking for a forward-thinking Retail Buyer to help shape the product mix of our hardware and lumber stores. This role is ideal for someone who isn’t afraid to take smart risks, test new product lines, and collaborate with marketing to drive sales and customer excitement.
What You’ll Do:
Source, select, and manage hardware and lumber products that meet customer needs and market trends
Take calculated risks on new vendors, products, and assortments to grow sales and margins
Analyze sales data, inventory turns, and trends to guide purchasing decisions
Work closely with marketing to plan promotions, product launches, and seasonal campaigns
Negotiate pricing, terms, and programs with vendors
Maintain optimal inventory levels across locations
Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activity, and customer demand
Source, select, and manage hardware and lumber products that meet customer needs and market trends
Take calculated risks on new vendors, products, and assortments to grow sales and margins
Analyze sales data, inventory turns, and trends to guide purchasing decisions
Work closely with marketing to plan promotions, product launches, and seasonal campaigns
Negotiate pricing, terms, and programs with vendors
Maintain optimal inventory levels across locations
Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activity, and customer demand
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
Experience as a Buyer or Purchasing professional in retail (hardware, lumber, building materials preferred)
Comfortable making informed, strategic buying decisions—even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed
Marketing experience or strong collaboration with marketing teams (promotions, merchandising, product storytelling)
Strong analytical skills paired with creativity and curiosity
Excellent negotiation and vendor-relationship skills
Organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Experience as a Buyer or Purchasing professional in retail (hardware, lumber, building materials preferred)
Comfortable making informed, strategic buying decisions—even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed
Marketing experience or strong collaboration with marketing teams (promotions, merchandising, product storytelling)
Strong analytical skills paired with creativity and curiosity
Excellent negotiation and vendor-relationship skills
Organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us:
Opportunity to influence product direction and store performance
Room to experiment, innovate, and grow
Collaborative team environment where ideas are welcomed
Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunity to influence product direction and store performance
Room to experiment, innovate, and grow
Collaborative team environment where ideas are welcomed
Competitive pay and benefits
If you’re excited by new ideas, enjoy blending buying strategy with marketing insight, and want to make a real impact in a growing hardware and lumber business, we’d love to hear from you.