Procurement Manager – Timber & Logistics Leader

West Fraser; Leola (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

Promoting from within

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking a highly motivated procurement manager to oversee log purchasing, quality programs, and cost control for the sawmill. The role emphasizes self-direction, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to meet budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities include forecasting, seasonal inventory management, and mentoring the team. The position requires a forestry- or related degree with substantial forestry experience, and compliance with safety and drug screening policies.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Forestry, Agriculture Science, Wood Products, Supply Chain/Logistics, or Business with 3+ years experience or 7 years forestry experience.
• Safety oriented and able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Timely purchase and delivery of logs for the sawmill.
• Manage log quality program and overall delivered log costs.
• Oversee woodyard operations and budgeting.
• Forecasting, analysis and seasonal inventory management.
• Mentoring, coaching and team building; communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Self-directed

Communication

Forecasting

MS Office

Education

Forestry degree

Supply Chain/Business degree

Tools

ARC MAP

Job description

West Fraser is seeking a highly motivated procurement manager to oversee log purchasing, quality programs, and cost control for the sawmill. The role emphasizes self-direction, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to meet budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities include forecasting, seasonal inventory management, and mentoring the team. The position requires a forestry- or related degree with substantial forestry experience, and compliance with safety and drug screening policies.