Procurement Forester / Log Buyer

Northwest Hardwoods•Marienville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Hardwoods (NWH) is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world. A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding and millwork industries. The company operates more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com. NWH is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and knowledgeable Procurement Forester/Log Buyer to manage a territory by developing new suppliers and working with existing landowners to source hardwood logs. This role is responsible for all aspects of locating, assessing, costing and negotiating the purchase and successful harvest of standing timber to supply logs to multiple hardwood sawmills.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of log scaling, grading, and Appalachian hardwood species.
General knowledge of logging practices and supply chain logistics.
Northern Hardwood tree ID and map reading 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
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills – written and oral.
Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships.
Strong skills in problem solving
Strong commitment to personal, team, and supplier/contractor safety.
Competent computer skills
Safe driving record

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in forestry, bachelor’s degree in forestry preferred.
At least 5 years of log and timber procurement experience preferred or equivalent employment experience.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to source timber to meet the company’s manufacturing needs
Manage and promote positive supplier and landowner relationships
Cruise timber to assess land parcel viability
Create and manage timber bids
Negotiate log/timber contracts
Due diligence in purchasing
Apply for required permits
Coordinate and inspect timber harvesting and subsequent reclamation
Purchase logs within strategic guidelines
Help maintain target inventories
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