Buyer

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

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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.