Logs Buyer / Procurement Forester

Job Description

• Network and sources all available sources of hardwood logs / timber to achieve procurement goals.
• Cruise and appraise logs / standing timber for quantity, quality, and value through on-site visit.
• Analyze and calculate the cost of goods (raw material costs, operational cost, and overall cost control), and project profits to meet defined pricing levels.
• Negotiate timber / logs sales aggressively while building strong relationships with sawmills, loggers, forestry consultants, etc.
• Procure hardwood timber / logs in compliance with Canadian and US related regulations.
• Inspect, scale, grade, and sort log when needed.
• Monitor suppliers’ performance versus targets, costs, and quality; implement corrective action as needed.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains long-term relationships with wood industry suppliers to ensure adequate logs supply, and mitigate supply interruptions created by seasonal weather challenges.
• Provide market information, technical information to sales team from product sourcing to delivery.
• Review and process claims against suppliers when required.
• Coordinate with logistic and sales team on the products transpotation.

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