Green Lumber Sales & Procurement Specialist

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

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.