Procurement Forester

The Procurement Forester must be willing and able to build the relationships with landowners, loggers, and timber dealers necessary to procure a consistent supply of high-quality logs for the mill. The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, a quick learner, and be eager to take on higher‑level responsibilities or a position of leadership.

• Purchase pine stumpage from private landowners
• Timber cruising on private and U.S. 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

• 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

• A 4‑year degree in Forestry, Logistics, Supply Chain Logistics, 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

• Must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug‑Free Workplace.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.