Hardwood Log Buyer
Baillie Lumber
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- Location
- Williamsport, PA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Other
- Posted
- Oct 14
- 6 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Baillie Lumber
Paper & forest products · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
The Baillie Group is one of North America's largest hardwood lumber manufacturers, distributors and exporters. We are a provider of hardwood logs, hardwood lumber and proprietary grade hardwood lumber products.
What you'll do
- Purchase Appalachian hardwood logs, with emphasis on quality, volume, and cost efficiency, utilizing company grading standards and buying processes.
- Procure logs directly from sawmills, loggers, and land clearers through bids and negotiations.
- Coordinate and monitor delivery of purchased logs to company facilities.
- Utilize handheld data recorders and tagging systems to document purchases for inventory control.
- Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships through professionalism, consistency, and ethical business practices.
- Monitor hardwood industry markets and trends to identify buying opportunities.
What you need
- Requires proven experience in high-volume hardwood log buying and/or sales, in-depth knowledge of log scaling, grading, and Appalachian hardwood species, and a professional supplier network.
- Requires flexibility to work outdoors year-round and computer literacy.
Key skills
Hardwood log buyingLog scalingGradingAppalachian hardwood speciesLogging practicesSupply chain logisticsMicrosoft Office SuiteLog scaling programsEmail communication
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Perks
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401k
- Paid vacation
- holidays
- Company vehicle
- mileage reimbursement
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The Baillie Group has an immediate opening for an experienced Hardwood Log Buyer based out of Williamsport, PA. This position will cover Central Pennsylvania. We are seeking a new team member with a proven track record of high-volume hardwood log procurement.
The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing Appalachian hardwood logs of all grades and species. This position requires an established professional who can leverage industry knowledge and relationships to support Baillie’s ongoing growth.
Responsibilities:
Purchase Appalachian hardwood logs, with emphasis on quality, volume, and cost efficiency, utilizing company grading standards and buying processes.
Procure logs directly from sawmills, loggers, and land clearers through bids and negotiations.
Coordinate and monitor delivery of purchased logs to company facilities.
Utilize handheld data recorders and tagging systems to document purchases for inventory control.
Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships through professionalism, consistency, and ethical business practices.
Monitor hardwood industry markets and trends to identify buying opportunities.
Qualifications:
MUST HAVE proven experience in high volume hardwood log buying and/or sales
In-depth knowledge of log scaling, grading, and Appalachian hardwood species.
Strong professional network with sawmills, loggers, and land clearers in PA and surrounding regions.
General knowledge of logging practices and supply chain logistics.
Ability to work a flexible schedule in a year-round outdoor environment.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, log scaling programs, email communication).
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive pay, commensurate with experience.
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k).
Paid vacation and holidays.
Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement plan.
The Baillie Group is one of North America's largest hardwood lumber manufacturers, distributors and exporters. We are a provider of hardwood logs, hardwood lumber and proprietary grade hardwood lumber products.
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