West Fraser · 2 days ago
Procurement Forester
Russellville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWest Fraser is a diversified wood products company and the largest lumber producer in North America. They are seeking a Procurement Forester who will build relationships with landowners and timber dealers to procure logs, oversee timber operations, and ensure wood flow meets mill needs.
ForestryPaper Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Purchase pine stumpage from private landowners
Timber cruising on private and US Forest Service land
Oversee timber harvesting operations
Purchase delivered wood from delivered supplier force
Grow the supplier force to meet the future consumption needs of the mill
Field visits to correct/educate loggers on mill’s needs and specifications for logs
Scale house trained….just in case needed for backup
Coordinate with Procurement Manager to ensure wood flow and log size is being met
Communicate with sister mills to help meet enterprise needs
Work with mill management with continual improvement projects
Qualification
Required
Safety focused experience
Good leadership, coordination, and communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Must be able to work with a team, including mill-related teams
Self-motivated and efficient in the planning and execution of responsibilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Must be competent or have the ability to learn to conduct timber cruising, market log pricing, timber appraisals, SFI auditing and be able to ensure compliance with all appropriate best management practices
Have well-honed procurement skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with suppliers and to identify/develop new sourcing opportunities
Preferred
A 4-year degree in Forestry, Agriculture Business, Natural Resource Management, or Wildlife Management
A minimum of 3 years of procurement experience
Knowledge of local area and contractors
Basic knowledge of lumber mill operations
Benefits
Benefits starting Day 1
Competitive starting pay
On-the-job training
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical, Dental & Vision
401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
Company
West Fraser
With more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips and other residuals, while promoting sustainable practices across its operations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.77MKey Investors
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
2023-09-22Acquired
2015-03-15Grant· $4.77M
1999-04-09IPO
Leadership Team
Edward Seraphim
President and Chief Executive Officer
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