Timber Marketing & Procurement Lead

TWK Agri; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

TWK Agri in Mpumalanga seeks a Manager: Timber Marketing to lead timber marketing and procurement, securing sustainable supply and developing profitable customer markets. You will oversee grower and supplier relationships, negotiate procurement and sales agreements, and coordinate with logistics to meet volumes, margins and service targets.

You will also guide strategic planning, lead a timber marketing team, and drive performance across the division.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience within the forestry, timber, pulp and paper, sawmilling, timber procurement or related industries
• Minimum 5 years' managerial or leadership experience
• Strong understanding of timber supply chains, procurement practices and timber market dynamics
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements, procurement contracts and supplier arrangements
• Sound understanding of sustainable forestry and timber resource management principles
• Experience working with growers, timber suppliers, contractors and industry stakeholders
• Strong commercial, analytical and financial management skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management abilities
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret market information and convert insights into practical business strategies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Willingness to travel extensively within operational areas

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement timber procurement and sales strategies to achieve agreed supply volumes, sales targets and commercial margins
• Secure sustainable timber supply through the development and maintenance of strong relationships with growers, suppliers and industry stakeholders
• Negotiate timber procurement and customer sales agreements, including pricing, volumes, quality specifications and delivery terms
• Monitor timber market trends, industry developments and competitive market activities
• Identify new procurement opportunities, supplier partnerships and business growth opportunities
• Manage timber procurement programmes to ensure supply requirements are achieved efficiently and cost-effectively
• Collaborate with logistics and operational teams to optimise timber sourcing, planning and delivery processes
• Match timber species, grades and quality specifications to customer requirements, and coordinate timber allocation and deliveries with the relevant operational teams
• Monitor timber supply performance and resolve operational or supply challenges proactively
• Assist in developing timber resource management plans that support sustainability and business objectives
• Prepare procurement, supply and market reports for management and strategic decision-making
• Monitor procurement costs, transport and handling costs, selling prices and commercial margins against approved budgets and targets
• Ensure compliance with company policies, relevant industry requirements and applicable timber certification, source verification and traceability requirements
• Represent TWK Agri at industry events, networking forums and stakeholder engagements
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the timber procurement and marketing environment
• Contribute to strategic planning and business development initiatives within the Timber Division
• Lead, develop and manage the performance of the timber marketing team

Skills

Timber procurement

Timber marketing

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Relationship management

Leadership

Financial management

Market analysis

Budgeting

Willingness to travel

MS Office

Education

Degree or Diploma in Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or related field

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TWK Agri in Mpumalanga seeks a Manager: Timber Marketing to lead timber marketing and procurement, securing sustainable supply and developing profitable customer markets. You will oversee grower and supplier relationships, negotiate procurement and sales agreements, and coordinate with logistics to meet volumes, margins and service targets.

You will also guide strategic planning, lead a timber marketing team, and drive performance across the division.