Hardwood Log Buyer

Baillie Group; Covington (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle or mileage

Job summary

The Baillie Group is seeking an experienced Hardwood Log Buyer to source Appalachian hardwood logs for our Covington Township PA yard, covering Central Pennsylvania. You will leverage industry knowledge and a strong supplier network to secure quality logs efficiently.

Responsibilities include purchasing, negotiating with mills and loggers, coordinating delivery, and maintaining accurate records with handheld devices.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume hardwood log buying and/or sales.
• Knowledge of log scaling and grading; Appalachian hardwood species.
• Strong professional network with sawmills, loggers and land clearers in PA and surrounding regions.
• Willingness to work year-round outdoors in varying weather.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and log scaling software.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Appalachian hardwood logs, with emphasis on quality, volume, and cost efficiency, utilizing company grading standards and buying processes.
• Procure logs directly from sawmills, loggers, and land clearers through bids and negotiations.
• Coordinate and monitor delivery of purchased logs to company facilities.
• Utilize handheld data recorders and tagging systems to document purchases for inventory control.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships through professionalism, consistency, and ethical business practices.
• Monitor hardwood industry markets and trends to identify buying opportunities.

Skills

High-volume log buying

Log grading knowledge

Sawmills network

Supply chain logistics

Outdoor work in all seasons

Computer literacy

Tools

Log scaling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Baillie Group is a cohesive, unified group of hardwood producers working cooperatively together with each retaining their distinctive and valued cultural identities.

The Baillie Group has an immediate opening for an experienced Hardwood Log Buyer based out of our Covington Township PA log yard. This position will cover Central Pennsylvania. We are seeking a new team member with a proven track record of high-volume hardwood log procurement.

The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing Appalachian hardwood logs of all grades and species. This position requires an established professional who can leverage industry knowledge and relationships to support Baillie’s ongoing growth.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Appalachian hardwood logs, with emphasis on quality, volume, and cost efficiency, utilizing company grading standards and buying processes.
• Procure logs directly from sawmills, loggers, and land clearers through bids and negotiations.
• Coordinate and monitor delivery of purchased logs to company facilities.
• Utilize handheld data recorders and tagging systems to document purchases for inventory control.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships through professionalism, consistency, and ethical business practices.
• Monitor hardwood industry markets and trends to identify buying opportunities.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE proven experience in high volume hardwood log buying and/or sales
• In-depth knowledge of log scaling, grading, and Appalachian hardwood species.
• Strong professional network with sawmills, loggers, and land clearers in PA and surrounding regions.
• General knowledge of logging practices and supply chain logistics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in a year-round outdoor environment.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, log scaling programs, email communication).

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement plan.

The Baillie Group is one of North America's largest hardwood lumber manufacturers, distributors and exporters. We are a provider of hardwood logs, hardwood lumber and proprietary grade hardwood lumber products.

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