Winslow - Wood Procurement - Ties - Tie Buyer

Stella-Jones•Winslow, IN

About The Position

The Tie Buyer purchases wood commodities for resale, evaluates and grades offered wood to determine its value and yield, and selects and orders products from lumber mills, brokers, competitors, and sister companies. The role negotiates supply agreements, coordinates transportation and delivery, and oversees receipt and inspection to ensure product quality before entry into company inventory. It also enters purchase orders, arranges payment for completed orders, prepares purchase budget prices and forecasts, and contributes to forecasting and budget comparisons. The Tie Buyer may meet with sales personnel to review forecasts and introduce new wood products, participates in the company safety program, and performs other related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Negotiate supply agreements for wood commodities and enter purchase orders into the system.
Coordinate delivery and receipt of purchases, including inspection of the product.
Ensure the quality of products received and entered into company inventory.
Provide purchase price forecasts and outlooks, and arrange payment for completed orders.
Compile annual, quarterly, and monthly forecasts and budget comparisons.
Participate and contribute to the company safety program.
Arrange transportation of purchases with suppliers or carriers.
Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
Prepare budget prices for purchases.
May conduct staff meetings with sales personnel to review forecasts and introduce new wood products.
Perform other related duties as assigned.