Regional Procurement Manager



About Us
Danzer is a quality hardwood company with headquarters located in Ruggell, Liechtenstein. Approximately 1,200 employees work for Danzer. Customers are served from 12 sales offices worldwide. Founded in 1932, the family-oriented company is managed by a member of the third generation. Danzer produces sliced veneer, lumber and innovative value-added wood products for decorative applications in high-quality furniture, automobiles, and interior architecture.
Danzer Veneers Americas, located in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Regional Procurement Manager. This position 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.
Duties:
- 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.
Requirements/Preferences:
- 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.
- Procurement and supplier management
- Inventory management and planning
- Data analysis and reporting
- Communication and relationship building
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Safety and quality focus
Benefits:
- Medical Plan: $0 deductible, copay only plan.
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K employer matching.
- Company sponsored life insurance.
- Additional ancillary benefits are available.
- Competitive PTO package.
Contact:
Rebecca Valiquette
(Human Resources Manager)
Phone: (724) 827-3790