Offer summary

Qualifications:

Diploma in Forestry, Construction, or Business with 5-10 years of experience in commodity trading in forest products., Strong knowledge of softwood lumber and panel products within the retail/wholesale industry., Excellent communication, planning, and negotiating skills, along with strong organizational abilities., Bilingual French is considered an asset..

Key responsibilities:

Negotiate contracts with suppliers and sawmills to ensure quality products and competitive pricing.

Target and expand sales to Dealers from the Atlantic Canada Reload Centre.

Monitor and analyze market trends in the forest product trading industry to inform buying decisions.

Build and maintain relationships with Home Hardware Building Centre Dealers to support their business growth.

Job description

Welcome Home!

We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.

Fueling Growth Through Supplier Relations and Market Insights

As a Commodity Trader, you will be responsible for purchasing forest products for and on behalf of our Dealers. Led by the Manager, National Commodity this opportunity will suit someone who has excellent negotiation and relationship building skills, as well as experience working within the forest products industry.

Note: This position can be based out of Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, Quebec or Ontario.

Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:

Negotiate contracts with Suppliers and sawmills ensuring quality products and competitive pricing daily.
Target and expand sales to Dealers out of Atlantic Canada Reload Centre.
Maintain strong relationships with current Suppliers/mills and proactively develop new trading and supply sources.
Monitor and analyze market trends within the forest product trading industry and collaborate with the Manager to ensure ideal buying decisions and optimal trading opportunities.
Organize and conduct regional spot, block, and contract buys.
Build and maintain relationships with Home Hardware Building Centre Dealers to provide support in growing their business, keeping them informed of market conditions and assisting with issues related to lumber shipments, quality, claims etc.
Maintain database with applicable Supplier information for purchase orders, commodity reports and Supplier agreements.
Develop new sources of supply within defined market, by educating Suppliers or mills on the size, scope, and opportunity that Home Hardware has to offer.

We’re looking for:

Diploma in Forestry, Construction or Business with 5-10 years’ experience of commodity trading in forest products.
Strong knowledge of softwood lumber and panel products within the retail/wholesale industry.
Excellent communication, planning and negotiating skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to balance, prioritize and manage several projects.
Flexible and adaptable; ability to operate independently and work effectively as part of a team.
Strong business acumen and analytical skills with ability to support and make recommendations from economic and commodity reports.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work varied hours as required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
Willingness and flexibility to travel as required.
Bilingual French would be considered an asset.
The ability to accommodate a fully remote role that requires occasional travel throughout Atlantic Canada with potential travel to Ontario and Quebec.

How we’ll make you feel at Home

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

Competitive earnings opportunity.
Annual Incentive/Bonus Program.
Comprehensive Benefits Program including:

Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
Group RRSP.
Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
Competitive vacation time.
Personal and sick time.
Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.

Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.

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