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NWH · 1 month ago

Procurement Forester/Log Buyer

Hamilton, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

NWH is a leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber, serving various industries worldwide. The Procurement Forester/Log Buyer will manage supplier relationships, coordinate timber harvesting, and ensure safe working practices while purchasing logs according to strategic guidelines.

IndustrialManufacturingWood Processing

Responsibilities

Manage and promote positive supplier and landowner relationships

Timber Cruising

Contract Negotiations

Timber Harvesting Coordination

Purchase logs within strategic guidelines

Help maintain target inventories

You will promote and encourage a safe working environment for yourself, your fellow employees, suppliers, and contractors

Assist in all forestry and log-related areas as needed

Qualification

Timber Procurement ExperienceContract NegotiationsTimber CruisingForestry DegreeAnalytic SkillsComputer SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Forestry or Associate Forestry degree with at least 5 years of practical log and timber procurement experience preferred or equivalent employment experience

Competent computer skills

Ability to work a long, flexible schedule, principally outdoors

Capable of working in a team environment and alone with little supervision

Excellent analytic and negotiation skills

Strong commitment to personal, team, and supplier/contractor safety

Strong skills in problem solving

You must have a clean driving record from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. (MI)

Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills – written and oral

Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships