Timber Marketing & Procurement Manager

TWK Agri; Piet Retief; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TWK Agri is seeking a Manager: Timber Marketing to lead timber marketing and procurement within the Timber Division at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. You will drive strategies, secure sustainable supply, and grow profitable markets by coordinating with growers, suppliers and customers.

The role requires strong negotiation, leadership, and financial management skills to achieve volume, margin and service targets, with extensive travel within operational areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Relevant degree/diploma in Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement timber procurement and sales strategies to achieve volumes, sales targets and margins.
• Secure sustainable timber supply through relationships with growers and suppliers.
• Negotiate procurement and customer sales agreements, including pricing, volumes, quality, and delivery terms.
• Monitor timber market trends and industry developments.
• Identify new procurement opportunities and supplier partnerships.
• Coordinate timber sourcing with logistics and operations to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Financial management

Analytical ability

Planning

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Degree or Diploma in Forestry or related field

Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TWK Agri is seeking a Manager: Timber Marketing to lead timber marketing and procurement within the Timber Division at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. You will drive strategies, secure sustainable supply, and grow profitable markets by coordinating with growers, suppliers and customers.

The role requires strong negotiation, leadership, and financial management skills to achieve volume, margin and service targets, with extensive travel within operational areas as needed.