Procurement Forester I: Timber Purchases & Contracts

Roseburg Forest Products; Oregon; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Vacation 3 weeks and 11 holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life/AD&D and long-term disability

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products is seeking a Log Procurement Specialist to purchase logs, cruise timber, and negotiate contracts, ensuring quality and sustainability. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the Log Procurement Manager.

Responsibilities include negotiating open market purchases, monitoring log quality, and collaborating with Resources staff to improve efficiency while building strong relationships with suppliers and landowners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Forestry or related Natural Resource field with 2+ years procurement experience
• Strong organizational skills and self-starting attitude
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability with safety focus
• Solid knowledge of timber industry and harvest operations
• Experience implementing cruising techniques to evaluate timber opportunities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency with standard office software and tools
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Identify and negotiate open market log purchases for Roseburg facilities
• Monitor log quality to ensure deliveries meet expectations
• Ensure sustainability requirements and best management practices are followed
• Estimate timber volume and value; negotiate timber contracts
• Coordinate logging plans and timber marketing from contract timber units
• Collaborate with Resources staff to improve internal processes
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers, landowners, and contract personnel
• Represent the company in the Forestry Community and stay informed on regional activities
• Model company core values and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Self-starter

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Safety oriented

Timber industry knowledge

Cruising techniques

Team player

Office software

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry or related Natural Resource field

Tools

Office software

Job description

Roseburg Forest Products is seeking a Log Procurement Specialist to purchase logs, cruise timber, and negotiate contracts, ensuring quality and sustainability. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the Log Procurement Manager.

Responsibilities include negotiating open market purchases, monitoring log quality, and collaborating with Resources staff to improve efficiency while building strong relationships with suppliers and landowners.