Procurement Forester

About the role

The Procurement Forester plays a crucial role in securing a consistent supply of high-quality logs for the mill. This position requires building relationships with various stakeholders and taking on leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Purchase pine stumpage from private landowners
• Timber cruising on private and US Forest Service land
• Oversee timber harvesting operations
• Purchase delivered wood from delivered suppliers
• Grow the supplier force to meet future consumption needs
• Coordinate with Procurement Manager to ensure wood flow and log size
• Communicate with sister mills to meet enterprise needs
• Work with mill management on continual improvement projects

Requirements

• Safety-focused experience
• Good leadership, coordination, and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work with a team, including mill-related teams
• Self-motivated and efficient in planning and executing responsibilities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Procurement skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with suppliers and identify/sourcing opportunities

What Will Make You Stand Out

• A 4-year degree in Forestry, Logistics, Supply Chain Logistics, Natural Resource Management, or Wildlife Management
• A minimum of 3 years of procurement experience
• Knowledge of local area and contractors
• Basic knowledge of lumber mill operations

Other

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Our highly competitive compensation package includes:
• Benefits starting day one
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match
• Life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacations and holidays