Job Description
Product & Purchasing Manager - Construction, Builder Timber & Hardware Supplies
Boyd Recruitment is backing a straight‐up, trusted timber and hardware operator with more than 50 years under their belt.
No fluff, no corporate nonsense — just a solid business, good people and a reputation built the right way.
You'll be stepping into a team that actually gets along, supports each other and takes pride in doing things properly.
It's the kind of place where people stay because the culture is good — not because they're stuck.
Boyd Recruitment is backing a straight‐up, trusted timber and hardware operator with more than 50 years under their belt.
No fluff, no corporate nonsense — just a solid business, good people and a reputation built the right way.
You'll be stepping into a team that actually gets along, supports each other and takes pride in doing things properly.
It's the kind of place where people stay because the culture is good — not because they're stuck.
About the role
You'll work directly with a CEO who's the real deal — supportive, clear, no micromanagement, and genuinely invested in hiring someone outstanding.
You'll run purchasing end‐to‐end: suppliers, stock flow, product decisions and commercial outcomes.
Your responsibilities (the fun stuff)
Own purchasing from supplier to customer
Keep stock levels tight — not too much, not too little
Build strong relationships with local and overseas suppliers
Negotiate pricing, terms, rebates and deals that actually make sense
Plan POs, imports and container loads
Keep lead times, quality and supplier performance in check
Manage costs, landed costs and margins
Improve the range and spot new product opportunities
Stop shortages before they happen
Clean out slow‐moving stock
Lift stock turns and working‐capital efficiency
Work closely with sales and warehouse to keep things flowing
Keep ERP data clean (no messy spreadsheets here)




Support pricing decisions and communicate cost changes
Sort out supplier or product issues quickly
Produce clear reports that help the business make smart decisions
How you'll make an impact
Products available when customers need them
Forecasts that are actually accurate
Better supplier deals and stronger commercial outcomes
Faster stock turns and smarter inventory investment
Less dead stock sitting around
Clean, accurate data
Stronger margins
Reliable suppliers who deliver on time
New products that actually sell
Smooth communication across the whole business
The kind of person who nails this role
You're commercially sharp, organised and confident making calls.
You know how to work with suppliers, manage product flow and keep inventory under control — without drowning in spreadsheets or overthinking every decision.
You'll thrive here if you've got:
Experience in purchasing, product, category or buying roles
Timber, hardware, building materials or wholesale experience
Negotiation skills that get results
Strong forecasting and inventory‐planning instincts
Experience with local and overseas suppliers
Comfort with imports, freight and landed‐cost calculations
Commercial smarts — margins, stock turns, working capital
ERP confidence and clean data habits
A practical, solutions‐focused mindset
Clear communication and a personality people actually enjoy working with
Industry experience is great — but if you're a strong operator from product‐based wholesale or distribution, you'll fit right in.
Culture
Think: supportive leadership, zero micromanagement, real teamwork and a business that values good people.
They're known for reliability, craftsmanship and decades of doing things properly.
You'll have autonomy, respect and the chance to build a long‐term career with people who genuinely care.
Please note, all applicants will need to have the right to live and work permanently in Australia.
While all applications will be reviewed, only those who meet our criteria will be contacted.

📌 Product & Purchasing Manager - Construction, Builder Timber & Hardware Supplies (New South Wales)
🏢 BOYD RECRUITMENT
📍 New South Wales