Procurement Forester
West Fraser · Lufkin, TX · Today
On-siteResearchFull-time
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 key stakeholders such as landowners, loggers, and timber dealers.
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 supplier force
- Grow the supplier force to meet the future consumption needs of the mill
- Field visits to correct/educate loggers on mill's needs and specifications for logs
- Schedule house trained… just in case needed for backup
- Coordinate with Procurement Manager to ensure wood flow and log size is being met
- Communicate with sister mills to help 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 the planning and execution of responsibilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Procurement skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with suppliers and identify/supply sourcing opportunities
What Will Make You Stand Out
- A 4-year degree in Forestry, Agriculture Business, 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
- Outstanding Benefits Package including benefits starting day 1, competitive starting pay, on-the-job training, a culture that strongly believes in promoting from within, medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacations and holidays