Buyer (Hardwood & Infrastructure)

Buyer (Hardwood & Infrastructure)

Location: Mississauga, ON
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

Source. Negotiate. Deliver.

Do you thrive in fast-paced, relationship-driven environments where every negotiation impacts the bottom line?

Weston Forest is looking for a motivated Buyer (Hardwood & Infrastructure) to support our expanding procurement operations in hardwood and panel products across North America.

If you're passionate about building supplier partnerships, analyzing markets, and ensuring supply chain excellence, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic, award-winning organization that's redefining what it means to do business in the lumber industry.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Be a key player in sourcing hardwood and infrastructure materials that fuel growth across our industrial and construction markets.

• Gain exposure to North American sawmill operations and commodity trading.

• Collaborate with top-tier suppliers and product managers in a high-impact, team-oriented environment.

• Work for one of Canada's most recognized employers in the lumber and forest products industry.

What You'll Do:

Own the Supply Chain

• Source hardwood and panel products under the guidance of Product Managers.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to secure optimal value and supply consistency.

• Monitor market and mill activity to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.

Drive Efficiency

• Track and forecast inventory to anticipate product needs.

• Support Product Managers in stock reconciliations, shipment tracking, and logistics coordination.

Collaborate for Results

• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Logistics to deliver exceptional service and timely deliveries.

• Represent Weston Forest at industry tradeshows, supplier facilities, and sawmills across Canada and the U.S.

What We're Looking For

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

• Background in lumber, sawmill, or related industries an asset.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

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

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

• Willingness to travel regularly within Canada and occasionally to the U.S.

• Valid driver's license, reliable access to a vehicle, and passport are required.

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

• A collaborative culture built on integrity, innovation, and partnership.

This role is based onsite in Mississauga, Ontario, with regular travel to supplier facilities and industry events across North America.

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Who We Are

Weston Forest is more than a distributor and remanufacturer of lumber products — we are a trusted partner committed to empowering your success. With roots as a family business dating back to 1953, we have grown into a dynamic, award-winning organization serving customers across North America. 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, we specialize in lumber, panels, custom wood packaging, and specialty products, serving customers across North America and beyond. From construction and industrial applications to packaging and distribution, our diverse product lines support a wide range of industries.

But what truly sets us apart isn't just what we deliver — it's how we deliver it. Our team is known for reliability, creativity, and a relentless focus on solving problems for our customers. We believe in building strong partnerships based on trust, service, and innovation.

From our roots as a local lumber supplier to becoming one of North America's leading distributors, Weston Forest has grown by living our values — every day, in everything we do.

 We help our partners excel by focusing on three core pillars of our business:

•  Build: We empower you to build with confidence, knowing that we're providing you the right materials for your job. Our extensive inventory includes industrial hardwood and softwood lumber, versatile panel products, and specialty materials – truly, we've got it all.

• Package: We enable you to package smarter with custom designed solutions. We ensure your package is designed to protect, comply, and perform. From industrial crating to pallets, reels, and custom packaging, we bring a variety of packaging solutions to meet your precise needs.

• Deliver: We help you deliver efficiently with custom logistics solutions designed around your business. Through Weston360, our 3PL service, and robust inventory management programs, we streamline supply chain from end to end.

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:

• People and Safety – results matter, but people matter more — and their safety comes first.

• Entrepreneurial spirit – always improving and innovating.

• Integrity – we do what we say.

• Growth – inspiring personal and professional development.

• Partnership – your success is our success.

• Community – more than just a place to work.

Weston Forest. Trusted products. Trusted people. Trusted partner.

Weston Forest Products, ("the Company"), is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required. Any information regarding accommodation will be treated as confidential.