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General Manager / Purchasing Manager (Lumber) in Waco

Date Posted: 03 November 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Summary: An established, independent lumber and building materials dealer along the Central Texas I-35 corridor is looking for a hands-on General Manager who also owns purchasing. You'll run the yard and grow the business.

What You'll Do

  • Lead day-to-day operations: yard, sales counter, delivery and staff
  • Own purchasing and inventory for lumber, sheet goods and building materials, and negotiate with mills and vendors
  • Manage the P&L, margins and pricing
  • Build relationships with contractors and builders across Central Texas
  • Hire, train and develop the team, and keep safety front and center

What You Bring

  • 5+ years in lumber or building materials, with management or purchasing experience
  • Strong grasp of lumber markets and commodity buying
  • P&L, inventory and people leadership experience

Why Apply

  • Real ownership of the business at a stable, independent dealer
  • Confidential conversations through GPAC. We'll share client details once we confirm mutual interest.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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