Job Details

The Timber Procurement Specialist plays a crucial role in establishing and nurturing relationships with landowners, loggers, and timber dealers to secure a reliable supply of high-quality logs for our mill. The ideal candidate will be proactive, a fast learner, and motivated to progress into leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acquire pine stumpage from private landowners.
• Conduct timber cruising on private and U.S. Forest Service lands.
• Manage timber harvesting operations effectively.
• Purchase wood delivered by the supplier force.
• Expand the supplier network to meet future demands of the mill.
• Perform field visits to educate loggers on specific mill requirements for logs.
• Act as scale house backup when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager to maintain wood flow and log size specifications.
• Coordinate with sister mills to fulfill enterprise demands.
• Engage with mill management on continual improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with a strong emphasis on safety.
• Effective leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Proficient analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work in a team, including collaboration with mill-related departments.
• Self-motivated with efficient planning and execution abilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Aptitude to learn timber cruising techniques, market log pricing, timber appraisals, SFI auditing, and compliance with best management practices.
• Strong procurement skills with an ability to foster relationships with suppliers and explore new sourcing avenues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A 4-year degree in Forestry, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Natural Resource Management, or Wildlife Management.
• At least 3 years of procurement experience.
• Familiarity with the local area and contractors.
• Basic understanding of lumber mill operations.

Additional Information:

• Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check is mandatory.

Why Join Us?

At West Fraser, we offer a competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits, starting from Day 1. Our offerings include competitive pay, on-the-job training, and a culture geared towards internal promotions. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, life and disability insurance, and paid vacations and holidays.

If you're ready to advance your career in a company that values growth, safety, and opportunity, consider joining West Fraser, a leading North American wood products company that values hard work and promotes from within. Our employees thrive in a culture that prioritizes safety and supports career development.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, please apply through our online process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. West Fraser is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage all applicants irrespective of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D.