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SalaryAssistant Log Buyer
Independent Stave Company is a family-owned, dynamic, global company reaching customers in over 40 countries and cooperages around the world. Every day, millions of people enjoy beverages aged in our wine and whiskey barrels.
Independent Stave Company seeks a self-motivated, hardworking individual to join our procurement team as an Assistant Log Buyer. As the Assistant Log Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing logs, developing a supplier base, and reporting all activities to the Log Procurement Manager as required. This position requires an individual to work independently and have strong time-management skills and a work ethic to succeed. Some travel is required, and experience with loaders or forklifts is a plus.
We offer competitive pay based on experience:
Independent Stave Company is a family-owned, dynamic, global company reaching customers in over 40 countries and cooperages around the world. Every day, millions of people enjoy beverages aged in our wine and whiskey barrels.
Independent Stave Company seeks a self-motivated, hardworking individual to join our procurement team as an Assistant Log Buyer. As the Assistant Log Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing logs, developing a supplier base, and reporting all activities to the Log Procurement Manager as required. This position requires an individual to work independently and have strong time-management skills and a work ethic to succeed. Some travel is required, and experience with loaders or forklifts is a plus.
We offer competitive pay based on experience:
Compensation: $19-$22 an hour, plus bonuses, paid quarterly.
Essential Duties of the Assistant Log Buyer:
Essential Duties of the Assistant Log Buyer:
- Responsible for purchasing logs using the company buying standard.
- Develop and achieve the purchasing goals and objectives for a defined territory.
- Establish positive long-term supplier relations through ethical, consistent, and professional performance.
- Develop and maintain prospective suppliers by making calls and conducting site visits.
- Provide timely and accurate reporting of purchases, suppliers, and all territory management activities as required.
- Work closely with management to develop assigned territory aligned with the company's objectives.
- Use forklifts or loaders on the log yards.
Qualifications of the Assistant Log Buyer:
- Some previous log buying experience is preferred, or 2-3 years experience working in the wood products industry or forestry-related
- Well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making ability.
- Computer proficiency in MS Office, Excel, e-mail, and Internet functions.
- Familiarity with the use of heavy equipment is a plus.
- Must be able to travel and occasionally stay overnight.
Employee Benefits
Independent Stave Company offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities. Domestic benefits include:
Independent Stave Company offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities. Domestic benefits include:
- Competitive Pay & Bonuses
- Weekly Pay
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- Continuing Education
- 401(k) (Employer match equal to 50% of your "eligible contributions.")
Independent Stave Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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