Buyer

About this role

Job Summary A Buyer is responsible for effectively sourcing and procuring wood products and related products, in conjunction with other buyers, other purchasing departments, plant management, & salespeople from different facilities. Works under general supervision; relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks; a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Identifies material sources that are relative to the needs of the facilities assigned.

• Develops and maintains a relationship with sales and sales management of key suppliers and demonstrates the ability and willingness to translate that relationship into solid cash and program business.

• Procures products that meet or exceed the quality, service, and price requirements of the assigned facilities.

• Provides current market levels and an accurate prediction for the future direction of the market.

• Develops and maintains a clear understanding of the processes and products produced at those facilities

• Gains and maintains an understanding of the manufacturing capabilities, customers, products, sales programs, competitors, and service needs for the facilities assigned.   

• Proactively offers relevant products to sales and plant management.

• Helps develop and grow sales and margin by developing an effective working relationship with sales and management.

• Operates inventory software efficiently and accurately as follows: • Creates and updates purchase orders.

• Responds to and settles claims as they develop, according to Company policies.

• Navigates Cardex in effort to keep on top of inventory.

• Sets up and navigates buy lists.

•  Prepares various reports as required.

• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications • Bachelor degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience is required.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in lumber industry.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook, and other business software.

• Working knowledge of lumber math and business math.

• Working knowledge of commodity market conditions and dynamics.

• Working knowledge of lumber and panel grade rules

Salary Pay Range :  $70,000 - $80,000 annually dependent on experience*  

                *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living    

Bonus/Incentive Pay

Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.  

Benefits currently offered to our employees:  

• Medical insurance  

• Health savings account with company contribution  

• Dental insurance  

• Vision insurance  

• Basic and voluntary life insurance  

• Disability insurance  

• 401(k) plan with company match  

• Paid vacation and holidays  

• Stock purchase program with employee discount  

• Educational reimbursement  

• Wellness programs and challenges   

• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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