Forestry Procurement Lead: Timber Sourcing & Logflow

Hunt Forest Products, L.L.C.; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hunt Forest Products, LLC, in Taylor, LA, is seeking a Procurement Manager to secure a steady, cost-effective raw material supply and to develop supplier agreements. The role requires knowledge of timber markets, log flow coordination, and maintaining SFI Fiber Sourcing Certification with audits.

Travel is expected as needed to manage supply chains and field operations. The successful candidate will bring a forestry degree, timber procurement experience, and strong interpersonal skills to lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry from an SAF Accredited University.
• Knowledge and experience with forest certification (SFI, FSC, and American Tree Farm).
• Timber procurement and management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a steady and cost-effective raw material supply to Bienville Lumber, LLC.
• Develop and maintain supply agreements with landowners and suppliers.
• Reconnaissance of stumpage sales/gatewood and tract pricing.
• Maintain knowledge of current timber markets and regularly report log prices and market conditions.
• Manage log inventory and coordinate with Plant Manager on log quality and specifications.
• Coordinate log flow with other Procurement Managers and Woodflow Manager at Hunt Forest Products, LLC facilities.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
• Develop and maintain SFI Fiber Sourcing Certification; conduct internal and annual audits.
• Reports to Woodflow Manager - Hunt Forest Products, LLC.
• Moderate travel required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Timber procurement

Team building

Safety oriented

Education

BS in Forestry (SAF Accredited University)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forest2Market/TimberMart South

Job description

Hunt Forest Products, LLC, in Taylor, LA, is seeking a Procurement Manager to secure a steady, cost-effective raw material supply and to develop supplier agreements. The role requires knowledge of timber markets, log flow coordination, and maintaining SFI Fiber Sourcing Certification with audits.

Travel is expected as needed to manage supply chains and field operations. The successful candidate will bring a forestry degree, timber procurement experience, and strong interpersonal skills to lead