Field Buyer - Industrial

General Summary

The Field Buyer is responsible for effectively sourcing and procuring wood products and related products, in conjunction with other buyers, other purchasing departments, plant management, & salespeople from different facilities. This person will work in the field, focusing on species and smaller mills that are in close proximity to the facilities.

Works under general supervision; relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks; a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Position can office out of any UFP location in the Western US, except Colorado

(Resume: required)

Principal Duties / Responsibilities

• Identifies material sources that are relative to the needs of the facilities assigned.
• Develops and maintains a relationship with sales and sales management of key suppliers and demonstrates the ability and willingness to translate that relationship into solid cash and program business.
• Procures products that meet or exceed the quality, service, and price requirements of the assigned facilities.
• Provides current market levels and an accurate prediction for the future direction of the market.
• Develops and maintains a clear understanding of the processes and products produced at those facilities
• Gains and maintains an understanding of the manufacturing capabilities, customers, products, sales programs, competitors, and service needs for the facilities assigned.
• Proactively offers relevant products to sales and plant management.
• Helps develop and grow sales and margin by developing an effective working relationship with sales and management.
• Operates inventory software efficiently and accurately as follows:
  • Creates and updates purchase orders.
  • Responds to and settles claims as they develop, according to Company policies.
  • Navigates Cardex in effort to keep on top of inventory.
  • Sets up and navigates buy lists.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Bachelor degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in the lumber industry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook, and other business software.
• Working knowledge of lumber math and business math.
• Working knowledge of commodity market conditions and dynamics.
• Working knowledge of lumber and panel grade rules

Skills and abilities

• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
• Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public
• Demonstrated proficiency to manage multiple tasks, to set priorities, and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to assist manufacturing facilities to develop a purchasing strategy
• Demonstrated ability to be mobile in the work environment.
• Ability to use a computer, and proficiency of the use of MS Office and other business software.
• Ability to understand and apply cuts and yields and lumber math.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate transactions at a high level.
• Demonstrated ability for quick and decisive thinking and problem solve.
• Ability to pass a drug test

Conduct

• Self-managing; works well under little supervision
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Proactive and self-started
• Good interpersonal skills and good communicator
• Proactive approach to situations
• High level of motivation and sense of urgency
• Strong organization skills, detail oriented and follows up on commitments.
• Be a team player and support the Company's goals
• Conducts in a professional manner