Winslow - Wood Procurement - Ties - Tie Buyer

Tie Buyer purchases merchandise or commodities for resale. Inspects and grades or appraises wood commodities offered for sale to determine value and yield. Selects and orders wood commodities from lumber mills, brokers, competitors and sister companies, utilizing knowledge of various articles of commerce and experience as buyer. Have Supplier arrange transport of purchases or contacts carriers to arrange transportation of purchases. Enters Purchase Orders and authorizes payment of invoices or return of merchandise. May conduct staff meetings with sales personnel to review forecasts and introduce new wood products. Prepares budget prices for purchases.

Purchases merchandise or commodities for resale. Inspects and grades or appraises wood commodities offered for sale to determine value and yield. Selects and orders wood commodities from lumber mills, brokers, competitors and sister companies, utilizing knowledge of various articles of commerce and experience as buyer. Have Supplier arrange transport of purchases or contacts carriers to arrange transportation of purchases. Enters Purchase Orders and authorizes payment of invoices or return of merchandise. May conduct staff meetings with sales personnel to review forecasts and introduce new wood products. Prepares budget prices for purchases.Principal Responsibilities:

• Negotiate supply agreements for wood commodities and entry of purchase orders on system.
• Coordinate delivery, receipt of purchase agreements up to and including inspection of the product.
• Responsible for quality of product being received and entered into company inventory.
• Provides price forecasts and outlooks for purchases, arranges payment of completed orders.
• Compile annual, quarterly and monthly forecasts and budget comparisons.
• Participates and contribute to company safety program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.