We are currently searching for Procurement Forester to join our fast-growing operation!

Responsibilities:

Manage all gate-wood suppliers

• Negotiate pricing and quota in a manner consistent with customer (Mill) demands and direction from Wood Procurement Manager
• Monitor all fiber security issues pertaining to assigned gate-wood suppliers
• Find and develop new gate-wood suppliers, particularly in out of basin areas
• Visit gate-wood suppliers regularly and stay in tune with market conditions
• Monitor log quality issues pertaining to gate-wood suppliers

Manage one contract logger

• Buy standing timber, with a focus on native and mixed tracts, form both private and commercial landowners
• Complete all stumpage related paperwork for contract logger
• Develop cruising skills and ability to buy lump sum sales
• Print weekly settlements for all suppliers
• Take direction form Wood Procurement Manager on various other tasks as they may come up
• Setup all POs and make necessary gate passes for all gate-wood deals.

Characteristics of the Successful Applicant:

• Individual works well with minimal supervision- to include time management, prioritization, and accomplishing objectives with only high level direction
• Individual has strong analytical skills and has the ability to quickly analyze various scenarios and make the deal that is in the best interest of the company.
• Individual is willing to work outdoors in all types of conditions ranging from extreme hot to extreme cold, as well as rain and can handle walking/hiking in rugged, mountainous terrain while carrying up to 10 pounds of gear.
• Individual possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry.
• Individual is well versed in the suite of Microsoft Office programs and can learn to use other types of software in a reasonable amount of time. Familiarity with ArcMap and T-Cruise is a plus.
• Individual must have the highest level of ethics and integrity.
• Individual must have strong people skills and be able to clearly articulate directions, expectations, etc. to contractors and suppliers.
• Individual is familiar with timber cruising, forestry BMPS, and general forest operations.
• Individual is always excited about learning new things and trying new ideas.

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Become a part of our team by sending your cover letter and resume to: kinsalecareers@tealjones.com