Timber Procurement Leader: Supplier Growth & Ops

West Fraser Timber; Dudley (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser Timber is seeking a Procurement Forester to build strong relationships with landowners, loggers, and timber dealers to secure a consistent supply of high-quality logs for the mill. The role emphasizes leadership, self-motivation, and a readiness to assume higher-level responsibilities and potential leadership positions.

You will purchase stumpage, conduct timber cruising, oversee harvesting operations, and grow the supplier base to meet future mill needs.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused experience
• Ability to lead and coordinate with teams
• Strong analytical skills and planning
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and timber procurement basics

Responsibilities

• Purchase pine stumpage from private landowners
• Timber cruising on private and US Forest Service land
• Oversee timber harvesting operations
• Coordinate wood flow with procurement manager
• Communicate with sister mills to meet enterprise needs

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership & teamwork

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Forestry or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

West Fraser Timber is seeking a Procurement Forester to build strong relationships with landowners, loggers, and timber dealers to secure a consistent supply of high-quality logs for the mill. The role emphasizes leadership, self-motivation, and a readiness to assume higher-level responsibilities and potential leadership positions.

You will purchase stumpage, conduct timber cruising, oversee harvesting operations, and grow the supplier base to meet future mill needs.