JobsUSAProcurement Forester
Company : West Fraser Timber
Location : Russellville, AR, 72811
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Logistic Support
Occupation : Procurement
Job Details
This is a Safety Sensitive Position under Arkansas law.
Impairment from drugs, alcohol, or cannabis may endanger health or safety, especially when operating or maintaining vehicles, machinery, or equipment.
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.
What you will do:
- 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
Requirements you will need:
- 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
What will make you stand out:
- 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
Other:
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Outstanding benefits package including:
- 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
Apply:
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)
Education
Required- Bachelor or better in Forestry or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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