Strategic Lumber Buyer: Sourcing, Pricing & Partnerships

UFP Industries; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee d

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries in Windsor, Colorado, is seeking a Buyer responsible for sourcing and procuring wood and related products in coordination with other buyers, purchasing, plant management, and sales teams from multiple facilities.

Under general supervision, this role requires a degree or equivalent experience and provides opportunities for growth in procurement, market analysis, and supplier negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in lumber industry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook, and other business software.
• Working knowledge of lumber math and business math.
• Working knowledge of commodity market conditions and dynamics.
• Working knowledge of lumber and panel grade rules

Responsibilities

• Identifies material sources that are relative to the needs of the facilities assigned.
• Develops and maintains a relationship with sales and sales management of key suppliers and demonstrates the ability and willingness to translate that relationship into solid cash and program business.
• Procures products that meet or exceed the quality, service, and price requirements of the assigned facilities.
• Provides current market levels and an accurate prediction for the future direction of the market.
• Develops and maintains a clear understanding of the processes and products produced at those facilities
• Gains and maintains an understanding of the manufacturing capabilities, customers, products, sales programs, competitors, and service needs for the facilities assigned.
• Proactively offers relevant products to sales and plant management.
• Helps develop and grow sales and margin by developing an effective working relationship with sales and management.
• Operates inventory software efficiently and accurately as follows:
• Creates and updates purchase orders.
• Responds to and settles claims as they develop, according to Company policies.
• Navigates Cardex in effort to keep on top of inventory.
• Sets up and navigates buy lists.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Lumber industry knowledge

MS Office

Lumber math

Commodity market knowledge

Lumber/panel grade rules

Education

Bachelor degree in business or related discipline

Tools

Cardex

MS Office suite

Job description

UFP Industries in Windsor, Colorado, is seeking a Buyer responsible for sourcing and procuring wood and related products in coordination with other buyers, purchasing, plant management, and sales teams from multiple facilities.

Under general supervision, this role requires a degree or equivalent experience and provides opportunities for growth in procurement, market analysis, and supplier negotiations.