Strategic Lumber Buyer & Supplier Relations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc is seeking a Buyer responsible for sourcing and procuring wood products and related items across multiple facilities. You will work with other buyers, plant management, and sales teams, applying creativity within general supervision to meet price, quality, and delivery targets.

The role requires 3–5 years in lumber or related industries, strong MS Office skills, and solid knowledge of lumber markets. A competitive benefits package is offered along with annual bonus potential.

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.
• 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 math

Business math

Commodity market knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc is seeking a Buyer responsible for sourcing and procuring wood products and related items across multiple facilities. You will work with other buyers, plant management, and sales teams, applying creativity within general supervision to meet price, quality, and delivery targets.

The role requires 3–5 years in lumber or related industries, strong MS Office skills, and solid knowledge of lumber markets. A competitive benefits package is offered along with annual bonus potential.