Forester & Log Buyer — Timber Sourcing Expert

Baillie Lumber; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baillie Lumber Co. through Hawkeye Forest Products is hiring a Procurement Forester / Log Buyer to oversee log purchases, scaling, and supplier relations in a remote setting with travel to timber sites across West Central Wisconsin and nearby states.

The role requires two years in forestry with log buying experience, and comfort with data entry (email, Excel, Word); the successful candidate will work independently, ensure safety, and coordinate trucking and timber sales.

Qualifications

• Two years of forestry experience with log or timber buying preferred.
• Experience scaling and grading logs or timber is desirable.
• Ability to travel daily to logging sites and timber sales.
• Proficiency with email, Excel, and Word for data handling.
• Commitment to safety policies and independent work style.

Responsibilities

• Scale and grade logs and trees for purchase.
• Coordinate trucking and timber sales logistics.
• Upload scale data to computer systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Work independently in a safe and efficient manner.

Skills

Log scaling

Log grading

Supplier relations

MS Excel

MS Word

Email communication

Independent work

Safety compliance

Education

Two-year forestry tech program

Forestry bachelor's degree

Tools

Email

Excel

Word

Job description

Baillie Lumber Co. through Hawkeye Forest Products is hiring a Procurement Forester / Log Buyer to oversee log purchases, scaling, and supplier relations in a remote setting with travel to timber sites across West Central Wisconsin and nearby states.

The role requires two years in forestry with log buying experience, and comfort with data entry (email, Excel, Word); the successful candidate will work independently, ensure safety, and coordinate trucking and timber sales.