Buyer

Buyer

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

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly / Salary Pay Range : $70,000 - $85,000 annually

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 :

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.