Senior Lumber Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization

Ultipro; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

PTO & holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Free drinks & coffee

Job summary

Quanex, a global manufacturer, seeks a Lumber Buyer to lead lumber procurement for assigned areas, ensuring species, grades, and quantities meet inventory goals. You will be the primary contact for suppliers, optimizing price and quality while maximizing yield for production.

The role requires 5+ years in lumber buying with NHLA knowledge, strong math, and MS Office proficiency. Travel up to 10% overnight and 30% same-day may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Forestry or equivalent sawmill operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in lumber buying or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of NHLA grading rules.
• Strong math, leadership and organizational skills.
• Hardwood and softwood lumber purchasing and inventory management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Purchase lumber from sawmills and concentration yards according to company-wide inventory plans.
• Develop new lumber suppliers to maintain a diversified supplier base.
• Assist in monitoring the quality of incoming lumber and provide feedback to the suppliers regarding quality.
• Settle any lumber grade discrepancies when necessary.
• Communicate planned purchases and information that may affect the outcome of plant goals.
• Keep plant management informed of conditions in the supplier base which may affect the production goal.
• Issue purchase orders, maintain, and update purchase order system.
• Monitor lumber invoices to ensure prompt payment.
• Visit lumber suppliers, attend Lumber Association meetings to meet the business needs.
• Develop and maintain a high level of technical expertise in lumber handling systems.

Skills

Lumber procurement

Leadership

Organizational skills

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor degree in Forestry or equivalent sawmill operations experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Quanex, a global manufacturer, seeks a Lumber Buyer to lead lumber procurement for assigned areas, ensuring species, grades, and quantities meet inventory goals. You will be the primary contact for suppliers, optimizing price and quality while maximizing yield for production.

The role requires 5+ years in lumber buying with NHLA knowledge, strong math, and MS Office proficiency. Travel up to 10% overnight and 30% same-day may be required.