Procurement Forester

ForestryWorks; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Company vehicle

Job summary

ForestryWorks in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Procurement Forester with experience in buying hardwood logs and standing timber. The role is largely field-based with frequent road time locally.

You will locate timber tracts, cruise and evaluate stands, manage contracts, and supervise contract crews. A 2–4 year degree is preferred but not required if you have relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in purchasing standing timber.
• Strong understanding of logging and BMPs.
• Degree preferred but not required with applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Locate and acquire standing timber tracts.
• Cruise timber and evaluate stands.
• Manage timber contracts.
• Hire and supervise contract logging crews.
• Work with local loggers to purchase gatewood.
• Serve as backup scaler at yard as needed.

Skills

Timber procurement

Standing timber purchasing

Contract management

Crew supervision

Field surveying

Logistics coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Looking for a Procurement Forester with experience in buying hardwood logs and standing timber. Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years experience in the purchasing of standing timber. Must have a good understanding of logging and BMP's. 2 Year or 4 Year degree preferred but not required with sufficient experience.

Job is based out of the mill in Oak Ridge, TN, but will spend most of the time on the road locally.

Job responsibilities include:

• Locating and acquiring standing timber tracts.
• Cruising timber and doing evaluations.
• Managing timber contracts.
• Hiring and supervising contract logging crews.
• Working with local independent loggers to purchase gatewood.
• Being backup scaler on yard as needed

Job is full time with health insurance and 401k available. A company vehicle will be provided. Pay will be determined based on skill level and experience.