Procurement Forester/ Log Buyer

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to source timber to meet the company’s manufacturing needs
• Manage and promote positive supplier and landowner relationships
• Cruise timber to assess land parcel viability
• Create and manage timber bids
• Negotiate log/timber contracts
• Due diligence in purchasing
• Apply for required permits
• Cookordinate and inspect timber harvesting and subsequent reclamation
• Purchase logs within strategic guidelines
• Help maintain target inventories
• Promote and encourage a safe working environment for yourself, your fellow employees, suppliers, and contractors.
• Assist in all forestry and log related areas as needed

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in forestry, bachelor’s degree in forestry preferred
• At least 5 years of log and timber procurement experience preferred or equivalent employment experience
• In-depth knowledge of log scaling, grading, and Appalachian hardwood species
• General knowledge of logging practices and supply chain logistics
• Northern Hardwood tree ID and map reading skills
• Ability to work a long, flexible schedule, principally outdoors
• Capable of working in a team environment and alone with little supervision
• Excellent analytic and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills – written and oral
• Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships
• Strong skills in problem solving
• Strong commitment to personal, team, and supplier/contractor safety
• Comeptent computer skills
• Safe driving record