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Do it Best announced the promotion of Lauren Wilson to building materials divisional purchasing manager, effective immediately. Wilson will enhance the company’s long-term, program-driven procurement process by fostering strategic supplier relationships that align with the growth goals of the Lumber and Building Materials Division and member-owners.
“Lauren’s energy and passion for helping our members grow and achieve their dreams comes through in every interaction with her,” says vice president of lumber and building materials Russ Kathrein. “Her demonstrated leadership and ability to develop high-performing teams make her an excellent fit for our building materials purchasing team.”
Wilson started working at Do it Best as a marketing research intern in college. She later returned to Do it Best and has been a full-time team member for 12 years. In her previous role, she managed, mentored and developed a team of pricing analysts. Under her guidance, they expanded their capabilities and improved their support for Do it Best team members with a service-oriented and growth mindset.
Her experience in creating and leading cross-divisional training initiatives has streamlined procurement processes. Wilson is eager to leverage her expertise in developing programs and high-performing teams to deliver value to members. Her background in team leadership and process improvement positions her to make a lasting impact on the Lumber and Building Materials Division.
“As I step into this role, I’m excited about the opportunity to tackle the unique challenges and opportunities within the Lumber and Building Materials Division,” Wilson says. “My goal is to drive growth and deliver even greater value to the division, to Do it Best and to our members.”
