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Domestic Wood Products Purchasing Assistant and Trainee
J. Gibson McIlvain
Domestic Wood Products Purchasing Assistant and Trainee
J. Gibson McIlvain
White Marsh, MD
Position Description
Summary/Objective:
This position’s primary role is to take over existing areas of our domestic wood purchasing program, responsible for purchasing assigned inventory items, maintaining appropriate levels of inventory, and collaborating with internal customers to keep everyone informed of pricing and market trends. The Domestic Wood Products Purchasing Assistant and Trainee drives business value by supporting the Domestic Wood Products Purchasing Manager and maintaining, analyzing, and reporting consumption and price information to identify and deliver improvement. The individual in this position must competitively bid on wood product purchases, to identify and deliver cost reduction as well as contribute to process efficiency. Also, must establish and maintain purchase information in LumberTrack and on Excel Spreadsheets for Accounts Payable and Purchasing, consistent with company goals and specifications for quality and timeliness. The Domestic Wood Purchasing Assistant and Trainee is a key team member to ensure supply continuity and drive total value.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in analyzing spending, source, bid, negotiate, make commitments, maintain records for assigned responsibilities and support operations. Establish purchases of materials in support of operations within assigned buyer areas.
• Detailed analysis and interpretation of all data maintained, including but not limited to spend, categories, suppliers, purchase orders, bids, and other transactions or analysis as required.
• Support and deliver continuous improvement opportunities related to assigned buy space, procure to pay process, or other responsibilities.
• Assist the manager in maintaining a large lumber inventory.
• Maintain contracts, databases, information records, or source lists.
• Visit domestic sawmills quarterly to create and maintain relationships.
• Actively working with Production to evaluate the quality of the wood products purchased.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.
• Stay involved and active in relevant Associations and working groups.
• Be an ambassador and continuously improve upon J. Gibson McIlvain’s reputation within the sawmill and business community.
Required Skills & Experience
Requirements:
• BS Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with statistics, and report writing skills.
• Five years minimum experience purchasing domestic hardwood products.
• NHLA Grading knowledge and experience.
• Quarterly travel to sawmills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (emphasizing spreadsheets, presentations, and databases).
• Act decisively with a sense of urgency, but able to collaborate and build alignment.
• Must take initiative and be comfortable working independently on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capable of prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and delivering results.
• Requires demonstrated communication skills, clear articulate speech, good listening skills, and the ability to generate clear, concise written documentation.
• Ability to influence through indirect authority is essential.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000 based on experience
Benefits available:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• 401(K) w/ Company contribution
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
How To Apply
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