TIMBER MART Welcomes New Hardware Buyer

TIMBER MART welcomes new Hardware Buyer, Shawn Ettinger to their procurement team. Mr. Ettinger will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and selecting hardlines products and vendors for the buying group in order to support TIMBER MART’s national network of hardware and building material dealers. His categories/areas of negotiation include: tools, décor, plumbing, imported goods, electrical, builder’s hardware and seasonal products.

“Shawn brings to our group an abundance of knowledge in hardlines products and a deep understanding of the independent dealer in Canada,” says Randy Martin, vice-president of procurement for TIMBER MART. “We welcome Shawn to our team and look forward to seeing his valuable industry experience and knowledge contribute towards our hardlines programs, and thus, our members’ competitive advantage.”

Mr. Ettinger has over 30 years of combined experience in hardlines-product sourcing, buying, marketing and merchandising of which he’s gained by working for a number of leading retailers and wholesalers. Mr. Ettinger is based out of TIMBER MART’s office in Vaughan, Ont. and will report directly to TIMBER MART’s Vice-President of Procurement, Randy Martin.