Log Buyer (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  Northwest Hardwoods Inc

  Dorchester, Wisconsin, United States

This is a Full-Time, Exempt position. 

Number of Openings: 1+ 

Background: Northwest Hardwoods is the premier Hardwood Lumber producer in the industry serving the furniture, cabinet, molding and millwork segments worldwide.  We operate manufacturing operations throughout the United States. 

Key Functions: As a member of the Wisconsin Operations procurement staff supplying logs to our Dorchester sawmill. Reporting directly to the Procurement manager, you will:

• purchase logs within strategic guidelines
• help maintain target inventories
• manage and promote positive supplier relationships
• You will personally promote and encourage a safe working environment for yourself, your fellow employees, your suppliers and contractors. 

Job Requirements:

• Forestry or Associate Forestry degree with at least 3 years of practical log procurement experience preferred or equivalent employment experience desired.
• Competent computer skills
• Ability to work a long, flexible schedule mostly outdoors.
• Capable of working both in a team environment and alone with little supervision.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong commitment to personal, team, and supplier/contractor safety.
• Strong skills in problem solving, ability to work through conflict.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication skills – written and oral.
• Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships.

Compensation

The company provides competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package with medical and dental health care coverage, short and long-term disability, paid vacation/holidays, and company matching 401 (K) retirement plan.

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