Strategic Forestry Procurement Manager | Logs & Logistics

West Fraser; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

On-the-job training

Promoting from within

Job summary

West Fraser in Kentucky seeks a highly motivated Procurement Manager to lead the timely purchase and delivery of logs for our sawmill. You will oversee the log quality program, manage overall delivered log costs, and supervise Woodyard operations, with a focus on safety and reliability.

This role requires strong budgeting, forecasting, and problem solving, plus mentoring and team building. A four-year degree in Forestry, Wood Products, Supply Chain, or Business with relevant experience is

Qualifications

• Four year degree in Forestry, Agriculture Science, Wood Products, Supply Chain/Logistics, or Business with 3+ years experience or minimum 7 years in Forestry.
• Safety oriented; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Timely purchase and delivery of logs for respective Sawmill.
• Manage log quality program.
• Manage overall cost of delivered logs in line with local market.
• Woodyard operations
• Budget preparation
• Forecasting and analysis
• Seasonal inventory management
• Daily problem solving
• Team building
• Timely communication to stakeholders.
• Mentoring and coaching
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

West Fraser in Kentucky seeks a highly motivated Procurement Manager to lead the timely purchase and delivery of logs for our sawmill. You will oversee the log quality program, manage overall delivered log costs, and supervise Woodyard operations, with a focus on safety and reliability.

This role requires strong budgeting, forecasting, and problem solving, plus mentoring and team building. A four-year degree in Forestry, Wood Products, Supply Chain, or Business with relevant experience is