Procurement Forester (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (http://www.westfraser.com)

  Leola, Arkansas, United States

West Fraser Timber Co Ltd. is an integrated forest products company producing lumber, wood chips, fiberboard, plywood, pulp, and newsprint. Today, the company carries on its operations through subsidiary companies and joint ventures owned directly or indirectly by the company's principal operating subsidiary West Fraser Mills.  West Fraser, Inc. is the company's wholly-owned subsidiary in the United States.  The business has 16 lumber producing locations throughout the U.S. South.

We are seeking a Procurement Forester to be part of a team responsible for the purchase, delivery, quality and cost of pine saw timber for West Fraser's Leola, Arkansas sawmill.
The successful candidate must be competent and qualified to conduct timber cruising, timber appraisals, SFI auditing and be able to ensure compliance with all appropriate best management practices.  The candidate we are seeking should have well-honed procurement skills and must be willing to take on higher level responsibilities or a leadership position if called upon.

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a 4-year degree in Forestry and a minimum of 5 years of procurement experience is preferred.  Other qualifications and experience will be considered.  Good leadership and communication skills are essential.  Strong analytical skills along with a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel are required.

Compensation

West Fraser, Inc. offers competitive benefits including, medical, dental, life insurance, disability, and 401-k savings plans.