Job description

The ideal applicant must know how to grade/inspect green lumber and be familiar with Kiln-dried lumber. They would have several years of experience in the lumber industry. They must be able to represent the company professionally. They must have a driver's license and must be capable of working alone with little supervision.

Position: Our Lumber Procurement Manager is responsible for purchasing all of our green lumber. They do not oversee personnel. A typical week in this position would entail popping into the office approximately twice a week to handle the corresponding administrative duties, which typically take about 1 hour each time. Then heading out of the office to purchase lumber via phone, email, and in person. In-person purchasing requires travel to sawmills. The majority of our vendors are located in the NY, OH, and PA areas. The Lumber Procurement Manager works directly with the owner/general manager to maintain inventories and form guidelines to purchase lumber.

We have Office space available, but it is not required to be used. A company cellphone and company vehicle will be provided for your exclusive use. We offer a competetive salary starting at $60,000+. Starting Salary will be based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
• NHLA Lumber Inspector/Grader Certificate preferred or equivalent experience
• Driver’s License Required
• Computer Skills including all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Capable of working both with others and alone with little supervision

Responsibilities

• You report directly to the Owner/General Manager of the Company
• Purchase lumber within strategic guidelines
• Help maintain target inventories
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices ensuring the inclusion of required specifications, prices, terms and conditions, and other relevant purchasing information
• Maintain open order report
• Ability to source material and suppliers
• Is authorized to select and approve new vendors (Required to make decisions regarding a supplier’s ability to meet company requirements)
• Manage and promote positive supplier relationships
• Travel (Drive) to meet with vendors and inspect material
• Miscellaneous requests – handle sales to some domestic customers, compare grade reports, minimal data entry, emails, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salamanca, NY 14779

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