Commodity Trader

Taiga Building Products has a full-time, permanent opportunity at our Kelowna branch for a Commodity Trader. As a key member of the Commodity team, the Trader will report directly to the Branch Manager. We are looking for a competitive, entrepreneurial, assertive, and professional team player to join our growing team.

OUR COMPANY:

We are an established international wholesale distributor of building products, with branches across Canada and the U.S. With a 50-year history of reliable service, we are a publicly listed company on the TSX, offering competitive compensation and a full benefits package.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Being extremely competitive, a visionary in their select market and area of expertise
• Establish, grow and maintain close and effective relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Market penetration through existing contacts and assertive and quickly develop new contacts
• Have the product / industry knowledge and ability to identify opportunities for customers, (alternative more economical / efficient products to suit their needs)
• Ability to work with branches and procurement to enhance synergies.
• Customer service with product information and after-sales service (shipping information/tally revisions/claim processing)
• Strong personality for dealing with difficult situation
• Nimble in the approach, “outside the box thinking”
• Prepare various internal paperwork and reports
• Proven track record of targeting and growing accounts
• Attend periodic meetings and trade shows as required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred – 3-5 years Lumber trading and/or buying experience
• Proven record delivering superior customer service
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Able to meet and exceed performance targets
• Inventory – Ability to manage inventory turnover and aged inventory.
• Full Cycle Accountability – Responsible for the whole cycle of sales including claims and inventory management.
• Considerable experience making profit-based decisions based on the weight of all factors
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional and polished in appearance.

COMPENSATION:

• Annual salary: $60K-$85K (Potential for bonus based on performance)
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

HOW TO APPLY?

If you’re eager to contribute to a growing team and ensure operational efficiency, we encourage you to apply with your resume, referencing ” Commodity Trader – Kelowna, BC ” to hr@taigabuilding.com . Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: As part of the hiring process, this role may require a background check. Would you be open to completing one?

WHY WORK FOR TAIGA?

Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America! Check us out at www.taigabuilding.com.

Application Deadline:
Posting date: July 15, 2025
City: Kelowna
Prov/State: British Columbia

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