Procurement Forester/Log Buyer - Hamilton - Northwest Hardwoods

    Northwest Hardwoods
    Northwest Hardwoods Hamilton

    1 week ago

    Description
    NWH Overview:
    NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 30 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit
    Position Summary:
    NWH is the premier Hardwood Lumber producer in the industry, serving furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork segments worldwide. We operate manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. As a West Virginia procurement staff member, you will report directly to the Hamilton Site, Lead Procurement Forester
    Key Functions:
    • Manage and promote positive supplier and landowner relationships
    • Timber Cruising
    • Contract Negotiations
    • Timber Harvesting Coordination
    • Purchase logs within strategic guidelines
    • Help maintain target inventories
    • You will promote and encourage a safe working environment for yourself, your fellow employees, suppliers, and contractors.
    • Assist in all forestry and log-related areas as needed
    Requirements:
    • Forestry or Associate Forestry degree with at least 5 years of practical log and timber procurement experience preferred or equivalent employment experience.
    • Competent computer skills
    • Ability to work a long, flexible schedule, principally outdoors.
    • Capable of working in a team environment and alone with little supervision.
    • Excellent analytic and negotiation skills
    • Strong commitment to personal, team, and supplier/contractor safety.
    • Strong skills in problem solving
    • You must have a clean driving record from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. (MI)
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills - written and oral.
    • Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships.
    Compensation
    • Salary is commensurate to the candidates' experience in forestry, timber purchasing, log buying, and harvest supervision. A monthly vehicle stipend and mileage expense program will be added to the job offer.
    Perks & Benefits:
    • Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage/Prescription Plans
    • Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability Benefit
    • Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
    • 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
    • Health Saving Account (HSA)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee Engagement Center Support
    • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
    • Employee Engagement Events and Activities
    • Employee Referral Bonus (No cap)
    Additional Information:
    NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
    Equal Opportunity Employer

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