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Procurement Associate

Culver City, CA

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Job Overview

We are looking for a Procurement Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring the company's equipment, supplies, and services while staying within the established budget. Your responsibilities will include developing positive relationships with vendors and maintaining detailed records of all purchase orders. You should have excellent customer service skills and be capable of effectively interacting with staff members across all departments. This position involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials, overseeing purchase orders, and optimizing procurement processes to meet both cost and quality standards.

What You Will Achieve

Purchasing and Sourcing

• Create purchase orders and procure company goods, materials, and services.
• Research and evaluate potential suppliers to ensure competitive quality, pricing, and lead times.
• Request and analyze quotes from vendors to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Purchase Order and Invoice Management:
• Monitor order statuses to ensure timely deliveries and address any shipment delays or discrepancies.
• Reconcile invoices and purchase orders for accuracy, resolving discrepancies with vendors or internal departments.
• Enter purchase orders, invoice receipts, and supplier data into ERP or procurement systems.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and delivery documentation for entry into the NetSuite system.
• Create purchase orders and vendor or supplier contracts, updating information as needed.

Vendor Management

• Maintain and update a vendor directory with approved suppliers and their product/service catalogs.
• Assist the Procurement Manager in negotiating prices, contracts, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Track vendor performance and report issues such as late deliveries, quality defects, or compliance problems.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or 2 to 4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experienced with ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, and family leave, etc.
• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
• Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, and new experiences, etc.

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

**As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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He/she will demonstrate a high-level of collaboration and strategic support to business growth by develops CapEx category sourcing strategies, cost reduction opportunities and value creation for CAPEX projects(including end-to-end procurement for production equipment and local engineering construction/renovation projects, while ensuring compliance with local regulations).

We are looking for individuals that are entrepreneurial in spirit that can collaborate across our internal stakeholders and across our CapEx procurement team to achieve company objectives and do so with a sense of urgency. This individual would be responsible for the full range of procurement activities from start to finish, including a mix of strategic and tactical support for our Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects by working closely with Global CAPEX team.

Duties & Responsibilities: -

• Brings and enhances supplier / industry market intelligence and insight as a source of innovation and value creation.
• Develops sourcing strategies and cost reduction opportunities while ensuring supply and quality.
• Manage end-to-end process including, but not limited to PO Creation, RFI/RFQ/RFP process, Invoice Resolution, full supplier and stakeholder relationship management
• Close collaboration with Operation, Engineering, QA and sales to ensure successful development and execution of new capital investments
• Manage functional KPIs, including reporting savings in alignment with procurement finance.
• Negotiates and awards larger (multi-year) contracts
• Expertise in contract structures, contract negotiation, understanding/communicating contract risk to the business
• Provides highest level of service to internal and external customers.

Education & Experience: -

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Economics/Finance, or similar.
• 10 years of experience in purchasing, Engineering or other related fields
• 7 years of experience Purchasing Capital Expenditure (CapEx)

Requirements & Skills: -

• Deep knowledge of procurement systems and sourcing of CapEx projects, MRO services. With experience in international equipment procurement (import & export) .
• Excellent communication and negotiations skills
• Strong management skills with the ability to drive initiatives to completion
• Ability to quickly analyze and solve complex problems
• Self-starter, self-motivator and driven to succeed
• CAPEX lifecycle TCO analysis.
• Project management, proactive stakeholder requirement management, early-stage project risk identification with mitigation solutions, and cross-functional team leadership to ensure on-time project completion and meet the local regulations.
• Organizationally savvy & entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to be a team player, to work independently and cross-functionally while being a change agent
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and high degree of uncertainty
• Excellent written and spoken English (Bilingual is a plus)
• Domestic & Overseas Travelling is required

YOUR ROLE

A Local Buyer / procurement generalist is responsible for managing day-to-day purchasing activities to support local operations in their “zone”. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services while maintaining compliance with company policies, quality standards, and budget requirements. The position works closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to meet operational needs and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Supporting purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Sourcing local suppliers when global or regional contracts are not applicable
• Ensuring compliance with category and corporate procurement strategies
• Managing local supplier relationships and resolving operational issues
• Monitoring deliveries, quality, and invoicing
• Supporting sites with urgent or operational needs
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Qualification profile/ Professional Expertise:

• Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience
• Min 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations
• Able to manage time efficiently and handle competing priorities. Able to work independently with little supervision.
• Preferred: Experience sourcing local or regional suppliers

Personal skills:

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract fundamentals, and commercial terms
• Proven experience managing complex suppliers and negotiations
• Good analytical skills, logical approach to complex matters and ability of strategic thinking and planning.
• Result-oriented, problem solving, decision and execution focused.
• Team player who works in a collaborative environment.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car, and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

Overview:

Our client, a Global Fortune 50 organization and one of world’s largest distributors of Healthcare systems, Medical supplies & Pharmaceutical products, seeks an accomplished SOW Specialist.

*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***

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*** Location: Alpharetta, GA & Las Colinas, TX

*** Duration: 12+ months contract w/ possibility of extension

Schedule:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST (flexibility available)
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Onsite Requirement: 1–2 days per month onsite

Perks:

• Genuinely awesome team environment
• Monthly in-office networking with lunch and activities
• Opportunity to work with new AI and automation tools

Job Description

The SOW (Statement of Work) Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end management of SOWs and SOW revisions, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution throughout the full contract lifecycle. This role supports Client’s’s Procurement Operations by reviewing, redlining, validating, and initiating approval workflows for SOW contracts, while also coordinating legal reviews as needed.

The SOW Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, suppliers, and internal partners, partnering closely with Sourcing & Procurement (S&P), Legal, Risk, Privacy, and OSW Operations teams to ensure smooth processing and a positive stakeholder experience. Success in this role requires proactive communication, strong collaboration, sound judgment, and a high level of accountability.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven ability to collaborate in a team environment and build strong cross-functional partnerships
• Experience using the SOW module of Fieldglass or similar VMS tools
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar case management tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established timelines

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• 2–4 years of contract management experience
• Ability to influence and motivate others through partnership and professionalism
• Enterprise-first mindset
• Ability to use data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement

Responsibilities:

• Own the full lifecycle of SOWs and SOW revisions, ensuring clear, timely, and proactive communication throughout
• Review, redline, and analyze SOW terms and conditions to ensure alignment with procurement standards, rate cards, and company policies
• Initiate and manage approval workflows in Fieldglass, driving timely progression and issue resolution
• Facilitate and coordinate legal reviews when required, ensuring compliance with legal, risk, and privacy requirements
• Partner closely with Sourcing & Procurement teams, shared services partners, and suppliers to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers and business stakeholders, setting expectations and providing regular status updates
• Route approved, executable SOWs and SOW revisions for signature through DocuSign
• Identify risks, issues, and gaps early, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve them efficiently
• Deliver an outstanding stakeholder experience by taking ownership of issues and ensuring professional resolution
• Support education and adherence to Sourcing & Procurement policies and OSW standards
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to best practices across OSW SOW operations
• Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all assigned contract activities

Ways of Working

• Operate as an engaged and dependable member of the OSW Operations team
• Communicate proactively, clearly, and professionally with internal partners, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong ownership and follow-through on commitments
• Collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels, including senior business leaders
• Embrace feedback and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain transparency and consistency in execution and decision-making

Key Relationships

• Sourcing & Procurement teams, including Category Managers, Support Teams, and Contract Specialists
• OSW Operations team members
• Suppliers
• Client’s Business Owners, often senior leaders
• Shared Services partners, including Legal, Risk, and Privacy

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I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.

Sam Banga

Lead Recruiter

Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally: as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We’ve been selling products to many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers and restaurants for over 35 years. A privately owned and financially sound company, we do our best to run our business based on Christian values. Whether it’s cooking up great tasting food, assisting in customer support, providing quality and production leadership, or supporting administrative or technical activities, a career at Request Foods is a great opportunity. At Request, we’ve achieved success by treating our employees with integrity, trust and respect. If you’re passionate about food, and the people who help produce it, then Request Foods might just be for you.

Request Foods is seeking a strategic Senior Procurement Buyer-Indirect Categories to lead the sourcing of indirect goods and services in support of food manufacturing operations. This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization to deliver value, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across a diverse range of spend categories. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical and relationship-based leadership skills, exceptional attention to detail, and proven experience in strategic sourcing across multiple areas of spend, with the ability to drive business success and operational excellence.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for indirect spend, leveraging market intelligence and best practices to optimize cost, assurance of quality, service and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier relationship management (periodic business reviews) to ensure performance meets the established business KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, influence requirements, and drive alignment on sourcing initiatives, often without direct authority.
• Resolve conflicts and facilitate win-win outcomes between suppliers and internal teams.
• Create opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and value creation within indirect categories. Establish internal dashboards to track the improvements.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and stakeholders, providing clear explanations of procurement processes, policies, and best practices.
• Adapt to changing business priorities and market conditions, making effective decisions under pressure to support business continuity.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive procurement experience preferably in a manufacturing environment focused on Indirect Categories.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Wellbeing programs
• Immediate Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing

Energy Project Solutions (EPS) is an energy consulting firm that helps partners deliver efficient, high-value projects through localized expertise and real-world insight. With more than 500 years of collective experience, our team leads complex energy developments from inception through construction, bringing deep knowledge across engineering, real estate, business development, and finance while leveraging strong relationships with developers, owners, financial institutions, and property owners nationwide.

This is an opportunity to sit at the center of complex energy and infrastructure projects and help turn strategy into execution. As a Project Manager within our Procurement Services group, you’ll play a key role in sourcing, logistics, quality, and material coordination, working cross-functionally to ensure the right materials, vendors, and processes are in place to support successful project delivery. If you enjoy ownership, problem-solving, and building structure in fast-moving environments, this role offers meaningful impact from day one.

What You’ll Do

• Execute and support sourcing activities, including RFQs, bid evaluations, supplier selection, and commercial coordination.
• Partner with internal teams to understand project requirements and translate them into effective procurement and execution plans.
• Manage vendor relationships, monitor performance, and support contract administration and issue resolution.
• Coordinate logistics, transportation, and trade compliance activities to ensure timely and compliant material delivery.
• Support quality surveillance and inspection activities, including documentation, reporting, and non-conformance tracking.
• Own deliverables from kickoff through completion, maintaining trackers, schedules, risk logs, and client-facing reports.

Who You Are

• You have 4–7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, project management, or related operational roles.
• You understand sourcing, logistics, vendor management, and project coordination fundamentals.
• You’re highly organized and comfortable managing multiple workstreams with competing priorities.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• You bring strong attention to detail and follow-through, ensuring accuracy and quality in deliverables.
• You thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments and take ownership without needing heavy direction.

Nice to Have

• Experience in energy, construction, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Exposure to quality inspection processes, trade compliance, or material management.
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa.
• Strong analytical skills related to market trends, pricing, and supply chain risk.
• Interest in process improvement and building scalable procurement practices.

Why EPS?

At EPS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:

• Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
• Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates. We believe food brings people together.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.

Location: Crookston, MN (onsite/hybrid) *Must live within a commutable range

Classification: High-level Individual Contributor

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 (DOE) with Bonus Potential

Position Overview

The Procurement & Hybrid Seed Manager is responsible for sourcing and purchasing sunflower seed from growers, cooperatives, and suppliers to support the company's production needs. This role also leads the company’s hybrid seed program, working closely with breeders, growers, and internal teams to ensure genetic purity, seed quality, and reliable supply. This position serves as a primary relationship manager with sunflower growers, provides market-driven procurement leadership, and supports long-term seed development and supply strategy through data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Grower Relations

• Source, negotiate, and manage grower contracts and open acreage to ensure adequate supply, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Serve as the primary company representative to sunflower growers; build and maintain strong, long-term relationships through regular field visits and industry engagement.
• Analyze local and global market trends, supply/demand conditions, and pricing to inform purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, purchases, and market activity.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals.

Hybrid Seed Program Management

• Lead and execute the company’s hybrid seed program, aligning seed production with manufacturing and sales needs.
• Collaborate with breeders and production teams to oversee seed production, quality control, and inventory management.
• Monitor and ensure genetic purity and seed quality through inspections, germination testing, and purity analysis.
• Analyze field trial and performance data to optimize hybrid development and improve grower and production yields.
• Evaluate future hybrid development and marketing opportunities.

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Advise growers on agronomic practices, insurance requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor crop conditions during the growing season to support forecasting and inventory planning.
• Coordinate with logistics, transportation, and quality teams to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Assist in identifying optimal seed production locations based on quality, storage, and transportation considerations.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills with growers and agricultural partners.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Analytical mindset with strong decision-making and attention to detail.
• Understanding of agricultural supply chains, logistics, and operational impacts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, Outlook, and Teams.
• Commitment to GMP, food safety, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of agricultural-related experience.
• Experience with sunflower and hybrid seed, or other specialized commodities, such as dry beans, peas, flax, lentils, or similar crops; preferred
• Experience in sunflower procurement, seed production, operations, or seed sales; preferred

Travel & Work Environment

• Headquartered in Crookston, MN (hybrid onsite/remote)
• Approximately 60% travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Combination of office and field work in controlled and uncontrolled environments.
• Physical demands range from sedentary to moderate, with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Strategic Procurement Lead - Financial Services - Boston, MA

We are currently seeking a Strategic Procurement Lead for a top-tier financial services firm south of Boston, MA. This role reports directly to the Global Head of Professional Services Procurement and is responsible for managing the full sourcing and contract negotiation process across Professional Services, as well as leading the execution of Category Strategy plans. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in professional services sourcing and contract negotiations.

This is a 6-month contract position that will pay $70-74/hr (depending on experience) within a 40-hour work week. 

Responsibilities:

Sourcing Leadership

• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, from RFP through contract execution, including negotiations and contract reviews.

• Lead large, complex agreements, ensuring alignment on commercial terms, deliverables, and legal considerations.

• Coordinate input from Legal, Security, Privacy, and other SMEs during reviews.

• Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Drive competitive bidding (RFx) to optimize cost, quality, and service.

• Promote use of preferred suppliers, standardized pricing, and approved buying channels.

• Deliver measurable impact through cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation.

• Maintain high client satisfaction by ensuring timely, effective outcomes.

• Manage multiple concurrent deals and engagements while executing category strategy.

Category Leadership

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with business and functional stakeholder needs.

• Conduct spend and supplier analyses to inform and update strategies.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Identify and capture cost-saving opportunities through collaboration and data-driven insights.

• Lead cross-functional teams on major sourcing initiatives and transformation projects.

• Establish and manage preferred supplier programs, standardized pricing, discounts, and onboarding processes.

• Monitor compliance with category strategies, addressing process gaps and minimizing leakage.

• Support training and development of procurement team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

• 7–10+ years of strategic sourcing and contract negotiation experience within Professional Services, with expertise in at least one area (Consulting, HR, Marketing, or Legal).

• Proven ability to deliver measurable P&L savings and cost-avoidance initiatives.

• Strong commercial negotiation skills with experience managing complex contracts, terms, and pricing structures.

• Demonstrated success in developing and executing Professional Services category strategies.

• Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders across functions, including challenging or senior audiences.

• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of procurement best practices, including risk management, information security, and accounts payable processes.

• Resilient, adaptable, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume to Lydia at  

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Rutland Lumber Company

Procurement Forester

Full Time Position

Rutland Lumber Company is an independent sawmill, located, in Collins, MS. This is a growing company with a loyal customer base and well-earned reputation for high quality and superior service.

Currently we have an opening for an experienced Procurement Forester. Applicants should have verifiable experience as a Procurement Forester, with a strong work ethic, and superior workmanship. Our company provides excellent wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Forestry – Registered Forester
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in timber procurement and logging operations
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, Internet, and Email
• Strong negotiating, analytical, and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record

Responsibilities

• Timber Procurement – Identify, cruise, appraise, and purchase standing timber (stumpage) and negotiate delivered wood
• Relationship Management – Build and maintain long-term relationships with landowners, timber dealers, contractors, and loggers.
• Contract Administration – Develop, negotiate, and execute timber contracts, draw up timber deeds and record at courthouse, ensuring compliance with sustainability and understand and provide certification standards (SFI/FSC)
• Harvest Oversight – Supervise logging operations, ensuring safety, environmental compliance (Best management Practices), and proper log utilization.
• Logistics & Inventory – manage wood flow to the mill, manage inventories, provide monthly inventory, adapt and adjust strategies based on market conditions.
• Communication – provide daily and weekly reports of travel, job bids, market conditions, and contract completion dates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission-based structure
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Profiting Sharing Plan
• Paid Holidays