Purchasing Agent

Minimum 3 years experience with purchasing & inventory management

Excellent organization skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with Quickbooks Desktop and web-based applications

Knowledge of wood species, profiles and grades

Strong math skills and ability to convert from SF - LF - BF for lumber and milled products

Experience with shipping volumes via LTL, FTL

Ability to work in fast-paced work environment

Grace under pressure

Positive attitude

Show consistent desire to learn the company's products and procedures

• RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchasing of rough lumber, milled wood products and finishes

Purchasing of sundry manufacturing and shipping supplies

Purchasing of supplies for samples department

Management of lumber inventory, milled wood products and finishes to ensure timely and accurate delivery of orders

Management of supply chain - including maintaining relationships with existing vendors and seeking out and bringing on new vendors

Provide accurate lead times and pricing to team of Production Coordinators as needed

Generate accurate POs and communicate with vendors on production lead times and delivery

Coordinate freight for incoming materials or vendor-to-vendor shipments

Verify receipts of incoming materials & vendor billing against PO to ensure accurate receipt & pricing

Develop & follow Quality Control procedures to ensure clear communication with vendors and accurate ordering of materials

Work with vendors to resolve any quality control and / or billing issues as needed

Coordinate with COO on any price changes and / or ordering procedure changes to ensure desired margins are maintained

Ensure paper and electronic files are accurate and up to date for all orders

Coordinate lumber department to ensure accurate receiving, storage and inventory records