Logs Buyer/Procurement Forester

Job Description

<p><b>Job Description</b></p><p><br></p><p> Network and sources all available sources of hardwood logs/timber to achieve procurement goals.</p><p> Cruise and appraise logs/standing timber for quantity, quality, and value through on-site visit.</p><p> Analyze and calculate the cost of goods (raw material costs, operational cost, and overall cost control), and project profits to meet defined pricing levels.</p><p> Negotiate timber/logs sales aggressively while building strong relationships with sawmills, loggers, forestry consultants, etc.</p><p> Procure hardwood timber/logs in compliance with Canadian and US related regulations.</p><p> Inspect, scale, grade, and sort log when needed.</p><p> Monitor suppliers' performance versus targets, costs, and quality; implement corrective action as needed.</p><p> 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.</p><p> Provide market information, technical information to sales team from product sourcing to delivery.</p><p> Review and process claims against suppliers when required.</p><p> Coordinate with logistic and sales team on the products transpotation.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><p> Sales experience in any industry is prefered, particularly flooring or any wood related industry.</p><p> Strong negotiating skills (i.e., analytical, quick-thinking, and innovative).</p><p> Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.</p><p> Initiative-taker, detail and results oriented.</p><p> Strong research and mathematical skills.</p><p> Must have a valid class G driver license, and US or Canadian passport preferred.</p><p> Less than 25% travelling requried.</p><p> Computer skills required include knowledge of Outlook, Word & Excel.</p><p> Supply chain knowledge or experience prefered.</p>