Lumber Procurement Manager

Ontario or Quebec – flexible work location

Permanent Full-Time

Reference Number: CAN-ON-ACT-206-171224

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President, the Lumber Procurement Manager is responsible for assisting in forecasting present and future lumber needs to support the treated lumber programs in Ontario and Quebec and meet customer demand. The Lumber Procurement Manager conducts daily comparisons of a variety of buying options and supply choices, then negotiates pricing and terms beneficial to Doman.

The Lumber Procurement Manager is responsible for purchasing lumber for four (4) plants and will facilitate the transfer of products between the plants as needed.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Evaluate the lumber market conditions based on industry and mill indicators.
• Conduct daily inventory analysis to ensure fill rates; for multiple plants receiving products from various mills.
• Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.
• With management, analyze annual supply proposals from vendors.
• Make purchases of required products and schedule replenishment cycles.
• Schedule delivery of products to expected locations.
• Identify products to be transferred from one branch to another instead of purchasing from suppliers.
• Be familiar with supplier policies relating to claims and manage returns for defective stock.
• Review purchasing and inventory levels to ensure vendors are punctual.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Minimum three (3) years of purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of commodity lumber and the lumber market is required.
• Knowledge of logistics including shipping via truck and rail, demurrage.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude for details and numerical calculations.
• Very comfortable with MS Office and have the ability to quickly learn other applications.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and QlikView is an asset
• Excellent English communication skills that display professionalism, good business acumen, and strong business ethics.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal staff and work in a team-focused environment.
• Able to work independently.

LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset.

EDUCATION

• High school graduation.
• Diploma or certificate in business administration or purchasing is an asset.

Employment Status

• Permanent full-time
• Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 4 pm or 8 am – 4:30 pm

Benefits

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive annual salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health benefits
• Voluntary Group RRSP program
• Option to purchase Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. stock at a discounted price

Work Location: Ontario or Quebec – flexible work location

Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.