Procurement Forester

West Fraser Timber; Dudley (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser Timber is seeking a Procurement Forester to build strong relationships with landowners, loggers, and timber dealers to secure a consistent supply of high-quality logs for the mill. The role emphasizes leadership, self-motivation, and a readiness to assume higher-level responsibilities and potential leadership positions.

You will purchase stumpage, conduct timber cruising, oversee harvesting operations, and grow the supplier base to meet future mill needs.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused experience
• Ability to lead and coordinate with teams
• Strong analytical skills and planning
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and timber procurement basics

Responsibilities

• Purchase pine stumpage from private landowners
• Timber cruising on private and US Forest Service land
• Oversee timber harvesting operations
• Coordinate wood flow with procurement manager
• Communicate with sister mills to meet enterprise needs

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership & teamwork

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Forestry or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Procurement Forester must be willing and able to build the relationships with landowners, loggers, and timber dealers necessary to procure a consistent supply of high-quality logs for the mill. The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, a quick learner, and be eager to take on higher-level responsibilities or a position of leadership.

What you will do:

• 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
• Scale 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 with continual improvement projects

Requirements you will need:

• Safety focused experience
• Good leadership, coordination, and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be able to work with a team, including mill-related teams
• Self‑motivated and efficient in the planning and execution of responsibilities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be competent or have the ability to learn to conduct timber cruising, market log pricing, timber appraisals, SFI auditing and be able to ensure compliance with all appropriate best management practices
• Have well‑honed procurement skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with suppliers and to identify/develop new 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 and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• 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

Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace