Roland Erickson
Director of Purchasing @Direct Lumber And Door Of Colorado
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Purchasing @Direct Lumber And Door Of Colorado
Denver, CO, US
Lead all purchasing and inventory management functions across a multi-branch building materials distributor.Oversee sourcing strategy, vendor selection and performance, rebate programs, and PO planning across commodity and non-commodity categories.Manage a team of buyers and inventory professionals, collaborate closely with operations and sales leadership to align procurement with business goals.Drive working capital efficiency through ERP-integrated demand forecasting and inventory timing.Administer supplier rebate programs, vendor grading processes, and commodity contracts.Power user of BisTrack ERP and advanced Excel for procurement planning and reporting.
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Business Management, Supply Chain
SKILLS
ABOUT ROLAND ERICKSON
Director of Purchasing with a well-rounded background in procurement, inventory management, and branch operations across the building materials industry. I lead company-wide purchasing strategy for a multi-branch organization, overseeing vendor relationships, sourcing, forecasting, and capital-aligned inventory decisions.Earlier in my career, I spent several years leading inventory management and purchasing initiatives, developing a strong foundation in forecasting, cycle counting, SKU-level analysis, and ERP implementation. I also served as Branch Manager for one of our key locations, overseeing P&L, logistics, staffing, and customer service during a period of market volatility.This blend of strategic procurement, operational leadership, and hands-on inventory expertise allows me to align sourcing decisions with branch-level realities, financial goals, and service expectations.Technical Tools: BisTrack ERP (power user), Excel modeling, BI reportingCore Strengths:Strategic Sourcing • Procurement Operations • Vendor Management • Inventory Optimization • Branch Operations • Supply Chain Planning • Purchasing Leadership • ERP Systems • Working Capital Efficiency • Rebate Programs • Multi-Branch CoordinationAlways open to connecting with others in the procurement, operations, and supply chain space, particularly where cross-functional alignment, data-driven planning, and leadership come together.
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