Procurement Forester

Hampton Lumber • Fairfax, SC

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About The Position

The Procurement Forester is responsible for purchasing high-quality timber to support mill operations. This includes building relationships with local suppliers, landowners, loggers and timber dealers.

Requirements

• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and tracts
• Knowledgeable in Log pricing and appraisals
• BMP compliance
• SFI standards
• Strong planning, coordination and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field
• 3+ years procurement experience
• Knowledge of local contractors and markets
• Basic understanding of sawmill operations

Responsibilities

• Ensure all logs are sustainably sourced and all suppliers adhere to Best Management Practices
• Purchase delivered wood from suppliers
• Perform field visits and audits to align log specs with mill needs
• Coordinate with the Procurement Manager on wood flow and log mix
• Communicates daily with scalers
• Support mill safety and improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees