Field Buyer

Job Responsibilities

• Represent Koppers to sawmill owners and managers as the crosstie field and yard buyer

• Build strong relationships with area vendors to ensure a continuous supply and fair pricing for crossties.

• Yard management of a Koppers rail yard located in the area

• This will require purchasing and grading crossties, inventory control, car loading, unloading trucks, minor maintenance of yard equipment.

• Heavy equipment operation

o Boom Truck

o Wheel Loader

• Could require travel to and from sawmills to purchase raw materials. Travel at times will require overnight stays.

Skills & Experience Required

Qualifications

• High school diploma, BS in Forestry preferred

• 3 years' experience required in construction, heavy equipment, or related industry; Sawmill or other forest product purchasing experience preferred

• Proficiency with computer spreadsheets preferred

• Knowledge of railroad tie specifications preferred

• Customer or vendor-facing experience preferred

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Ability to set priorities, analyze problems, work independently, and manage time

Salary & Benefits

Salary depends on experience. Koppers offers a company leased vehicle, 401k matching, paid vacation, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, stock purchase program, disability insurance, paid maternity and paternity leave.