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Wood Material Buyer

4 months ago

Houston, Texas, United States Wisenbaker Builder Services Full time

Wood Material Buyer

Location:
Houston, Texas

Salary:
$60, DOE


The
Wood Material Buyer oversees the process of purchasing wood products and work closely with their purchasing team to reduce material costs.

Source and interview vendors. Negotiate contracts and vendor agreements. Inspect materials for grade compliance with specifications. Ensure vendors are held accountable for defective material. Travel may be occasionally required. _2-5 years minimum experience with hardwood lumber and plywood grading is a must._

About the Company
We provide on-trend interior finishes to Residential Builders.

Builder Services is one of the largest flooring, cabinet, countertop, and window covering manufacturing and installation companies in the nation.

Great Place to Work Winner 2024

The Perks?

  • 401k
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
  • HSA
  • Employee Development and Training

About the Job

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Analyze and manage the wood material supply base
  • Evaluate wood market trends and delivery systems
  • Communicate with manufacturing to ensure precise procurement of materials such as Hardwood Lumber, Plywood, Particle Board, MDF, etc.
  • Research and compare wood material suppliers, goods, and services
  • Develop and maintain relationships with wood material suppliers
  • Report vendor performance and costs to management
  • Source and interview vendors
  • Negotiate contracts and vendor agreements
  • Negotiate for the best costs for materials and products meeting our specifications
  • Select reliable suppliers in terms of product quality, costefficiency, and reliability
  • Communicate with vendors, clients, customers, team members, and managers to align goals
  • Ensure vendors are held accountable for defective material
  • Inspect materials for grade compliance with specifications
  • Travel to suppliers for process and material review, both instate, outofstate, and internationally
  • Track and record orders
  • Receive and document order arrivals
  • Propose and implement new processes or systems for improvement
  • Recommend new products or specifications for improvement
  • Monitor inventory levels and determine procurement needs for timely organization and scheduling
  • Operate equipment while adhering to safety procedures
  • Adhere to a scorecard measurement system for tracking values

About you

Qualifications & Professional attributes

  • High school diploma/GED as a minimum educational requirement
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Proficiency in hardwood lumber and plywood grading:


  • 2-5 years of prior experience in procurement, purchasing, or as a material buyer:
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2-5 years of experience in the hardwood lumber and plywood industry:

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Outstanding organizational and documentation skills
  • Proficiency in research and analysis
  • Physical capability to stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 2530 pounds
  • Effective multitasking, prioritization, and time management abilities