Job Opening Detail
Lumber Buyer
Cole Hardwood
Lumber Buyer
Cole Hardwood
Logansport, IN
Position Description
• Purchase green hardwood species that align with company goals for quality, cost, and timeliness.
• Maintain and manage a large lumber inventory, ensuring proper levels to meet production demand.
• Stay current on market trends, species pricing, and regional availability to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Apply NHLA grading standards to inspect lumber in the field and assess supplier loads for quality and consistency.
• Travel regularly to sawmills to build and maintain vendor relationships, evaluate operations, and inspect inventory.
• Actively work with production and kiln operations to ensure the quality of purchased lumber.
• Manage contracts, databases, purchase records, source lists, and assess supplier performance tracking.
• Monitor supplier compliance with company specifications and expectations for reliability, communication, and product quality.
• Represent the company in a professional manner and always strive to enhance our reputation in the hardwood lumber community.
Required Skills & Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience purchasing domestic hardwood lumber, with applied knowledge of NHLA grading rules.
• Proven understanding of hardwood terminology, species characteristics, and sawmill operations.
• A four-year degree in an applicable field is preferred—relevant industry experience strongly valued
• Skilled at working independently on multiple priorities, managing time, and delivering consistent results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear documentation and active listening.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with inventory management systems is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel regionally to sawmills and supplier sites.
Salary & Benefits
Salary is based on experience and benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance. As well as paid vacation and holidays, company-paid life and disability insurance and 401(k) with company contributions.
How To Apply
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Nestled in the Endless Mountains of North Central Pennsylvania, Dwight Lewis Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned sawmill and timber management company managing over 15,000 acres of forest. We are FSC Certified and committed to sustainable and renewable forest management practices. Our operations include a modern sawmill and dry kiln facilities.
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