Commodity Buyer (SYP)

Commodity Buyer – Southern Yellow Pine (SYP)

Location: USA, Remote (preferably in the southern or southeastern region, such as Georgia or nearby states, although not required).
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

Source. Negotiate. Grow.

Are you an ambitious procurement professional ready to make an impact in North America’s Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) market? Weston Forest is seeking a Commodity Buyer to source and manage key lumber supply partnerships for Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) across the southern United States.

This is your chance to work for a respected, people-first organization that empowers its team to make data-driven decisions, build meaningful supplier relationships, and contribute directly to company success.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Play a critical role in sourcing and maintaining high-demand SYP lumber supply.

• Develop partnerships with sawmills and suppliers throughout the southern U.S. region.

• Gain hands-on exposure to commodity trading, grading, and sawmill operations.

• Enjoy flexibility in a remote position while being backed by an industry-leading team.
  

What You’ll Do

Build Supplier Partnerships

• Source lumber and panel products under Product Manager direction.

• Negotiate competitive pricing and delivery terms.

• Monitor regional market trends, sawmill output, and commodity fluctuations.

Support Operations

• Track inventory levels and assist with forecasting and replenishment planning.

• Ensure timely shipments and accurate documentation.

• Provide procurement updates to internal teams and assist in resolving supplier or logistics issues.

Represent Weston Forest

• Visit sawmills and supplier sites regularly.

• Attend industry tradeshows across the U.S. and Canada.

• Act as a professional ambassador for the Weston Forest brand.
  

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.

• Experience in lumber or sawmill environments is an asset.

• Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.

• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook).

• Valid driver’s license and passport required; ability to travel regionally throughout the USA and occasionally to our HQ in Mississauga, ON, Canada.
  

What’s In It For You

• Competitive base salary and benefits.

• Remote flexibility with travel throughout the southern U.S. and Canada.

• Collaborative, growth-focused company culture.

• Opportunities for professional advancement within an industry leader.
  

This role is remote, based in the United States (preferably in the southern or southeastern region, such as Georgia or nearby states).
The position involves regular travel to sawmills, supplier facilities, and tradeshows across the southern U.S., with occasional travel to Canada for meetings and collaboration.

Who We Are

Founded in 1953 as a family business, Weston Forest has grown into a dynamic organization with a strong North American presence. We specialize in distributing and manufacturing products for the Industrial and Construction sectors across the continent. Our story is defined by trusted partnerships with industry leaders, national recognition as a top employer, and a deep passion for people, processes, and sustainable growth.

At Weston Forest, our Vision is simple: to be the right partner for our employees, customers, and suppliers . Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do — we focus on building lasting relationships rather than just completing transactions.

Our Mission is clear: as a trusted partner, our purpose is to anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs with impactful solutions. We are proactive in creating value, always seeking to meet challenges with integrity, innovation, and responsiveness.

Our Driving Force is empowering our people, customers, and suppliers by offering unique capabilities that go beyond products. Through our expertise, service, and technology, we create opportunities for success and growth across our networks.

Our values are the foundation of how we operate every day:

• Entrepreneurial Spirit – Always striving to improve and innovate.

• Integrity – We honor our commitments.

• Growth – We foster personal and professional development.

• Partnership – We measure our success by the success of those we serve.

• Community – We build more than businesses; we build communities.

• People – While results matter, people matter more.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weston Forest Products, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company fully complies with all applicable EEO laws governing non-discrimination in every location where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Employment with the Company may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, signing of an employment agreement, or other requirements as determined by the Company. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful harassment. Any form of harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status is strictly prohibited. Any behavior that interferes with an employee’s ability to perform their job duties will not be tolerated.

Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected of individuals assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their typical responsibilities as needed.