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NWH

Procurement Forester/Log Buyer

NWH, Mercerville-Hamilton Square, New Jersey, United States

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Hamilton Sawmill 3544 38th St Hamilton, MI 49419, USA

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 14+ hardwood species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 30 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 Hamilton Site, Lead Procurement Forester.

Key Functions

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

Requirements

Forestry or Associate Forestry degree with at least 5 years of practical log and timber procurement experience preferred or equivalent employment experience.

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

You must have a clean driving record from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. (MI)

Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills – written and oral.

Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate to the candidate’s experience in forestry, timber purchasing, log buying, and harvest supervision. A monthly vehicle stipend and mileage expense program will be added to the job offer.

Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage/Prescription Plans

Employee Recognition and Rewards Program

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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