Procurement Forester/Log BuyerLocation: Mill Creek, WV, or Hacker Valley, WVNWH 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 13+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber.The company operates over 40 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 nwh.com. 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 lead forester at the mill. Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- 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
Basic Qualifications:
- Forestry or Associate Forestry degree with at least 5 years of practical log and timber procurement experience preferred or equivalent employment experience desired.
- 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
- Must have a clean driving record from Bureau of Motor Vehicles
- 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 the field of forestry, timber purchasing, log buying and harvest supervision. A monthly vehicle stipend and mileage expense program is in addition to the salary offer.Perks & Benefits:
- Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
- Prescription Plans
- 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.#NWHSP