Procurement Forester

WESTFRASER; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

On-the-job training

401k with company match

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser in Georgia is seeking a Procurement Forester who can build relationships with landowners, loggers, and timber dealers to secure a steady supply of high-quality logs for the mill. You will be self-motivated, quick to learn, and ready to take on leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities include pine stumpage purchases, timber cruising on private and USFS land, overseeing harvesting operations, developing supplier networks, educating loggers on mill specs, and driving continual

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement activities and supplier development.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with mill teams and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Purchase pine stumpage from private landowners
• Timber cruising on private and U.S. Forest Service land
• Oversee timber harvesting operations
• Purchase delivered wood from suppliers
• Grow the supplier base to meet mill needs
• Field visits to educate loggers on mill requirements
• Coordinate with Procurement Manager to ensure wood flow
• Collaborate with sister mills to meet enterprise needs
• Lead continual improvement initiatives with mill management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field

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'll Do

• Purchase pine stumpage from private landowners
• Timber cruising on private and U.S. 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

Benefits

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.