Manager: Timber Marketing

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Manager: Timber Marketing at TWK Agri. The incumbent will be responsible for leading the company’s timber marketing and procurement functions, with a focus on securing a sustainable timber supply and developing profitable customer markets. Key aspects of the role include managing relationships with growers and suppliers, negotiating timber procurement and sales agreements, coordinating supply with customer requirements, and achieving specific volume, margin, and service targets. **What you will do** * Develop and implement timber procurement and sales strategies to achieve agreed supply volumes, sales targets, and commercial margins. * Secure sustainable timber supply through the development and maintenance of strong relationships with growers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders. * Negotiate timber procurement and customer sales agreements, including pricing, volumes, quality specifications, and delivery terms. * Monitor timber market trends, industry developments, and competitive market activities. * Identify new procurement opportunities, supplier partnerships, and business growth opportunities. * Manage timber procurement programmes to ensure supply requirements are achieved efficiently and cost-effectively. * Collaborate with logistics and operational teams to optimise timber sourcing, planning, and delivery processes. * Match timber species, grades, and quality specifications to customer requirements, and coordinate timber allocation and deliveries with the relevant operational teams. * Monitor timber supply performance and resolve operational or supply challenges proactively. * Assist in developing timber resource management plans that support sustainability and business objectives. * Prepare procurement, supply, and market reports for management and strategic decision-making. * Monitor procurement costs, transport and handling costs, selling prices, and commercial margins against approved budgets and targets. * Ensure compliance with company policies, relevant industry requirements, and applicable timber certification, source verification, and traceability requirements. * Represent TWK Agri at industry events, networking forums, and stakeholder engagements. * Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the timber procurement and marketing environment. * Contribute to strategic planning and business development initiatives within the Timber Division. * Lead, develop, and manage the performance of the timber marketing team. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric / Grade 12 * Relevant Degree or Diploma in Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or related field * Postgraduate qualification advantageous * Minimum 5-8 years' experience within the forestry, timber, pulp and paper, sawmilling, timber procurement or related industries * Minimum 5 years' managerial or leadership experience * Strong understanding of timber supply chains, procurement practices, and timber market dynamics * Experience negotiating commercial agreements, procurement contracts, and supplier arrangements * Sound understanding of sustainable forestry and timber resource management principles * Experience working with growers, timber suppliers, contractors, and industry stakeholders * Strong commercial, analytical, and financial management skills * Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities * Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills * Ability to interpret market information and convert insights into practical business strategies * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook * Willingness to travel extensively within operational areas **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a minimum of 5-8 years in the forestry, timber, pulp and paper, sawmilling, or timber procurement industries, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role. They should possess a relevant degree or diploma (postgraduate qualification is a plus) and demonstrate a strong understanding of timber supply chains, procurement practices, and market dynamics. This individual must be skilled in negotiating commercial agreements, managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders including growers and suppliers, and have sound knowledge of sustainable forestry principles. The role requires strong commercial, analytical, financial management, planning, and problem-solving abilities, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to travel extensively are also essential. **Deadline** 23rd October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/manager-timber-marketing-twk-agri Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
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