- Job# 250417PS – Procurement Specialist - Lumber
- Advertised Location: United States
- Industry: Lumber
- Wage: $40,000 - $50,000 / Year salary, benefits, commission-based incentive plan. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
- Education Required: Technical certificate or higher level of education is preferred.
- Years’ Experience Required: 2+ years of experience in sales and/or customer service role
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Description:
The Procurement Specialist in the Southeast United States this role will be responsible for growing and maintaining the company’s network of log sourcing partners (tree services) across the Southeastern US. To further our mission of making salvaged material more accessible, you will be on the front lines building relationships with the folks who are the first to remove the material and have the most say in whether or not it gets utilized in its highest and best use. You’ll work remotely, but must live in NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, LA, Northern FL, or Eastern TX. This role reports directly to the Regional Manager for Southeast United States
Requirements:
- Technical certificate or higher level of education is preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in sales and/or customer service role
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly desirable
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Candidate must live in NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, LA, Northern FL, or Eastern TX
- Strong communicator with good people skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Responsibilities:
- New Account Acquisition
- Educate prospective users on the log selling process
- Follow up with tree service leads to convert them into suppliers
- Make in-person visits where appropriate to close deals with high-potential suppliers
- Respond to and manage all inbound requests of tree service companies
- Maintain and grow existing supplier accounts
- Maintain regular contact with established suppliers to maintain and grow their rate of log supply
- Monitor quality of suppliers’ loads, provide feedback and training to improve load quality
- Documentation and process improvement
- Record interactions with tree services in company software
- Accurately enter sale data into company software, oversee disbursement of funds to suppliers
- Work with the software team and advise on improvements to products and services
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