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.