Timber Procurement & Certification Lead

Hunt Forest Products; Taylor (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hunt Forest Products, LLC in Taylor, LA is seeking a Procurement Manager to ensure a steady, cost-effective raw material supply for Bienville Lumber, LLC and related operations. The role involves developing supplier agreements, evaluating stumpage and tract pricing, and monitoring timber markets.

You will oversee log inventory, coordinate flow with other procurement and Woodflow teams, promote safety, and support SFI certification efforts. Travel is moderate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry from an SAF Accredited University.
• Knowledge of Forest Certification (SFI, FSC, American Tree Farm).
• Experience in timber procurement and management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a steady and cost-effective raw material supply to Bienville Lumber, LLC.
• Develop and maintain supply agreements with landowners and suppliers.
• Reconnaissance of stumpage sales/gatewood and tract pricing.
• Maintain knowledge of current timber markets and report log prices, availability, and market conditions.
• Manage log inventory and coordinate with Plant Manager on log quality and spec.
• Coordinate log flow with other Procurement Managers and Woodflow Manager at Hunt Forest Products, LLC facilities.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
• SFI Fiber Sourcing Certification - develop and maintain certification; audits.
• Reports to Woodflow Manager - Hunt Forest Products, LLC; moderate travel required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Forest 2 Market

TimberMart South

Team building

Safety oriented

Education

B.S. in Forestry (SAF Accredited University)

Job description

Hunt Forest Products, LLC in Taylor, LA is seeking a Procurement Manager to ensure a steady, cost-effective raw material supply for Bienville Lumber, LLC and related operations. The role involves developing supplier agreements, evaluating stumpage and tract pricing, and monitoring timber markets.

You will oversee log inventory, coordinate flow with other procurement and Woodflow teams, promote safety, and support SFI certification efforts. Travel is moderate.