Log Buyer (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  American Stave Company (http://www.americanstavecompany.com/)

  Calvert City, Kentucky, United States

American Stave Company is a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company, a family-owned, dynamic, global company reaching customers in over 40 countries and cooperages around the world. Every day, millions of people enjoy beverages aged in our wine and whiskey barrels.

ASC is seeking a self-motivated hardworking individual to join our procurement team as a full time log buyer in Western Kentucky.  As a Log Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing logs, developing a supplier base and reporting all activities as required. This is a great opportunity for anyone that has a great personality and enjoys working outdoors.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for purchasing logs using the company buying standard.
• Achieving purchasing goals and objectives for a defined territory.
• Establish positive long-term supplier relations through ethical, consistent and professional performance.
• Develop and maintain prospective suppliers by making calls and conducting site visits.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of purchases, suppliers and all territory management activities as required.
• Work closely with management to develop assigned territory in line with company's objectives.

Qualifications:

• Previous log buying experience is preferred.
• 1-2 years experience working in the wood products industry or forestry related degree.
• Well-developed organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office, Excel, e-mail and Internet functions.
• Must be able to travel and occasionally stay overnight.

Compensation

We Offer:

Competitive Salary and Bonus Plan

Company Vehicle, Phone, Computer

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(K) Plan

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