Job Description

Job description:

We are a leading wholesaler and global exporter of wood products company and looking for a full-time Logs Buyer/Sourcing to join our team. We serve customers in North America and Asia to match special needs of industrial and commercial applications. We are seeking an initiative-taking buyer to source and purchase hardwood saw and veneer logs to meet our company needs. This position requires outstanding communication skills and sourcing skills.

Network and sources all available sources of hardwood logs/timber to achieve procurement goals.

Cruise and appraise logs/standing timber for quantity, quality, and value through on-site visit.

Analyze and calculate the cost of goods (raw material costs, operational cost, and overall cost control), and project profits to meet defined pricing levels.

Negotiate timber/logs sales aggressively while building strong relationships with sawmills, loggers, forestry consultants, etc.

Procure hardwood timber/logs in compliance with Canadian and US related regulations.

Inspect, scale, grade, and sort log when needed.

Monitor suppliers' performance versus targets, costs, and quality; implement corrective action as needed.

Coordinate logs transportation, and delivery, and loading into containers.

Develops, cultivates, and maintains long-term relationships with wood industry suppliers to ensure adequate logs supply, and mitigate supply interruptions created by seasonal weather challenges.

Provide market information, technical information to sales team from product sourcing to delivery.

Review and process claims against suppliers when required.

Qualifications

Sales experience in any industry is considered, particularly flooring or any wood related industry.

Experience and training in log procurement and scaling are the bonus.

Knowledge of timber harvesting and cruising are also welcome.

Strong negotiating skills (i.e., analytical, quick-thinking, and innovative)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.

Initiative-taker, detail and results oriented.

Strong mathematical skills.

Must have a valid class G driver license, and US or Canadian passport preferred.

Ability to work a long, flexible schedule in a year-round outdoor environment, and willing to travel across the log procurement area.

Computer skills required include knowledge of Outlook, Word & Excel.

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive Pay

Company Credit Card is provided

Health insurance

Experience

Sales experience: 1 years (Preferred)

Wood experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Vision care
Work Location: In person