Forestry Procurement Representative I (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  LP Building Products

  Roaring River, North Carolina, United States

LP Building Products is a leading global manufacturer of engineered wood products. Through innovation, LP continues to improve its products while developing new ones with superior strength, durability and quality for advanced ways of building.

LP values its employees by offering a safe, ethical, fun, challenging and rewarding place to work. LP has helped develop careers in the building industry for more than 40 years. Our team of talented and hardworking people helps to create a positive culture and challenging work environment that offers advancement opportunities.

SEEKING FORESTRY MAJORS

JOB PURPOSE: To procure low cost, high quality and timely raw materials for mills, including purchasing timber/materials, coordinating delivery, overseeing contractors, and administering contracts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee contract personnel; ensure all aspects of contract(s) are followed.
• Research, review and administer titles and maps, including reviewing legal description for accuracy, location & boundaries, and access.
• Review tract compliance by ensuring log lengths, utilization standards and BMP compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, land owners and contract personnel.
• Track and forecast inventories.
• Plan and manage budget
• Cruise and map timber areas; identify and delineate areas to be harvested.
• Negotiate and purchase materials. • Analyze raw material data and assign values.
• Develop and administer contracts, bids and reports.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Knowledge of product specifications and pricing,
• Good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret compass, maps and aerial photographs.
• Ability to identify key market indicators and understanding of market trends.
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• Ability to use computer and supporting software.
• Driver’s License required
• Knowledge of forestry principles, wood quality, timber marking and harvesting equipment
• Basic knowledge of contracts and legal terms

 

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related area preferred

Required Experience:

2+ years forestry procurement experience • Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position

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