Domestic Wood Products Purchasing Assistant and Trainee

J. Gibson McIlvain Company has been providing high quality wood products since 1798 and is a trusted and well‑known name and hardwood authority in the lumber business. As the Importer of Record, Lumber yard, and Architectural Millwork House we have total quality control throughout the entire supply chain from the forest anywhere in the world all the way to your job site. With centuries of experience, we are a powerful supplier of both domestic and imported, exotic hardwood lumber such as Teak, Sapele, Genuine Mahogany, Black Walnut, and Ipe. J. Gibson McIlvain is more than just materials and with our comprehensive architectural millwork facility, we offer custom millwork services from interior trim and cabinetry to exterior siding, pergolas, and furniture. 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. 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. Benefits available: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Disability Insurance 401(K) w/ Company contribution Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave J. Gibson McIlvain is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J. Gibson McIlvain are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, provided the employee can perform the essential functions of the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr J. Gibson McIlvain Company