AREA TIMBER BUYER

Central Region (East) / Scottish Borders to Yorkshire

Tilhill has, over the last 70+ years, planted more than 1 billion trees and, as a private company, has the greatest number of professionally qualified managers. We specialise in woodland creation and management, timber harvesting and buying, and landscaping. We strive at all times to provide an unrivalled service to our clients and customers. Tilhill is part of the BSW Timber Group, the UK’s largest integrated forestry business.

As an Area Timber Buyer, you will be responsible for managing a team of experienced Harvesting and Contract Managers and overseeing the purchasing of timber within your area.

Specifically, some responsibilities of an Area Timber Buyer include:
• Overseeing the management of H&S and Environmental issues on sites.
• Procurement of standing and roadside timber through tendering and negotiation.
• Sourcing and negotiating with harvesting and haulage contractors.
• Manage full supply chain from forest to customer.
• Manage customer supply and relationships.
• Develop and maintain solid relationships across the supply chain.

About you

Already an experienced Harvesting Manager/Timber Buyer within the Forestry sector or a similar industry/profession, you’ll have a wealth of experience dealing with timber transactions, in a timely and efficient manner. A motivated, driven, and flexible approach comes naturally to you. In addition, you’ll have:
• Extensive experience working within commercial forestry.
• A high attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Relevant academic qualifications, although other qualifications will be considered.
• A high level of attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
• Good computer skills across all Microsoft programmes.
• Full driving licence.

In return, we offer an attractive salary and benefits package, the opportunity of being part of a talented and well-motivated team, together with first class opportunities for both personal and career development in a truly national and integrated business.

To apply, email your CV, cover letter and CV supplementary form, which you can download from our website, clearly stating the position you are applying for, to: careers@tilhill.com

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Tilhill is an Equal Opportunities Employer