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Regional Procurement Manager

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Role Summary

The Regional Procurement Manager is responsible for leading all procurement-related activities within the Eastern U.S. region, with a primary focus on sourcing veneer and resale logs to support operations at the Williamsport, Pennsylvania facility. This role works closely with Procurement & Production Leadership, and the log buying team to ensure a reliable supply of raw materials while maintaining quality, operational efficiency, and inventory control.

Key Responsibilities

    • Collaborate with Procurement Leadership and Production Management to develop, implement, and maintain purchasing plans that support production requirements.
    • Lead and coordinate the activities of the company's log buying team to ensure procurement objectives are achieved.
    • Maintain a thorough understanding of log specifications, sorting requirements, and quality standards as they relate to production capabilities and customer needs.
    • Manage log sorting operations within the log yard and monitor the performance of various production programs in coordination with Procurement Leadership.
    • Oversee daily log yard operations, working closely with the Log Yard Supervisor to ensure safe, efficient, and productive workflows.
    • Manage log yard inventory to minimize spoilage and maximize value through proper storage practices, inventory rotation, and timely utilization.
    • Monitor inventory levels and procurement activities to ensure adequate supply while supporting company inventory and cash flow objectives.
    • Prepare and maintain regular reports related to procurement activities, purchasing performance, and log yard inventory.
    • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency, quality, safety, and cost management.
    • Foster strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to support business objectives.

Qualifications (strongly suggested)

    • Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Business, Wood Products, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the wood products industry, and ideally, with a strong emphasis on veneer production.
    • Strong knowledge of log procurement, sorting, grading, and quality specifications.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SAP, SQL reporting, or comparable business software systems.
    • Willingness to travel.
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule during peak business periods.
    • Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
    • Experience with veneer and saw log export markets.
    • Timber procurement experience.
    • Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and coordinating cross-functional operations.
    • Key Competencies
    • Leadership and team development
    • Procurement and supplier management
    • Inventory management and planning
    • Operational excellence
    • Data analysis and reporting
    • Communication and relationship building
    • Problem-solving and decision-making
    • Safety and quality focus

Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person