Green Lumber Sales and Procurement

NWH; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Dis

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is a leading hardwood lumber manufacturer and global supplier. This role focuses on purchasing and selling green lumber, building durable relationships with sawmills, suppliers, and customers to secure quality products at competitive prices.

You will identify purchasing opportunities, negotiate pricing, manage inventory, and develop sales opportunities to support business growth amid dynamic market conditions.

Qualifications

• College degree with at least 5 years of practical lumber industry experience preferred or equivalent employment experience.
• Competent computer skills
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Capable of working in a team environment and alone with little supervision.
• Excellent analytic and negotiation skills
• Strong commitment to personal, team, and supplier/contractor safety.
• Strong skills in problem solving
• Must have a clean driving record from Bureau of Motor Vehicles
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills - written and oral.
• Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Purchase green lumber based on monthly goals
• Price negotiations
• Complaint resolution
• Manage and grow supplier relationships
• Sell low-grade lumber and mill by-products
• Help maintain target inventories

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication

Team and solo work

Education

College degree + 5+ years lumber experience

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

NWH Overview

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world. A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding and millwork industries.

The company operates over more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations.

For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for purchasing and selling green lumber while building strong relationships with sawmills, suppliers, and customers. You’ll help identify purchasing opportunities, negotiate pricing, manage inventory, and develop sales opportunities to support business growth. Your industry knowledge, market awareness, and ability to build lasting relationships will help ensure we secure quality products at competitive prices while meeting customer needs and achieving sales goals.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Purchase green lumber based on monthly goals
• Price negotiations
• Complaint resolution
• Manage and grow supplier relationships
• Sell low-grade lumber and mill by-products
• Help maintain target inventories

Basic Qualifications

• College degree with at least 5 years of practical lumber industry experience preferred or equivalent employment experience desired.
• Competent computer skills
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Capable of working in a team environment and alone with little supervision.
• Excellent analytic and negotiation skills
• Strong commitment to personal, team, and supplier/contractor safety.
• Strong skills in problem solving
• Must have a clean driving record from Bureau of Motor Vehicles
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills - written and oral.
• Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships.

What We Offer

Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive pay and benefits package that includes:

• Bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.