Procurement Forester

About the role

Gilchrist Forest Products LLC is seeking a full-time Procurement Forester to join their team in Gilchrist, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Accurately appraise and purchase timber that maximizes the highest margins for the company from various sources including private lands, open market wood, ODF, USFS, and BLM lands.
• Analyze timber quality and quantity and projected delivered cost data from different resource areas to develop purchasing strategies.
• Maintain long-term relationships with key business partners and communicate effectively.
• Keep updated records of timber sale results, volume under contract, and track market conditions.
• Communicate company views, beliefs, and professionalism on forestry issues through positive communication with landowners, contractors, government agencies, and the general public.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in log buying in the Pacific Northwest.
• A Bachelor's degree in Forest Management or a related field.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiating skills.
• Effective communication abilities.

Skills

• Forestry knowledge.
• Log buying experience.
• Project analysis.
• Relationship building.
• Market analysis.
• Communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Broad range of benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, prescription drug plan, life insurance, 401k retirement plan, and a company vehicle.

Pay

Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Contact Information

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter by May 1st, 2026 to dan.buehler@neiman.com. For more information, call Dan Buehler, Resource Manager at 605-545-4444.

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