Procurement Forester
On-site · De Queen, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Procurement Forester role in Southwestern Arkansas focused on sourcing utility poles and timber products by building supplier and landowner relationships, evaluating timber resources, negotiating contracts, coordinating timber sales logistics, conducting pole quality inspections, and developing strategic procurement plans. Requires 5+ years of forestry experience (procurement preferred), timber cruising/evaluation expertise, strong negotiation and contract management skills, GIS/GPS proficiency, and self-directed, organized work habits. Company vehicle provided with regional travel expected.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of forestry operations experience, preferably with a procurement focus
- Experience conducting timber sales cruises and evaluating timber resources
- Experience with Timber marking
- Surveying
- Forest management planning
- GIS/GPS systems
- Contractor and trucking administration
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Forestry, Business, or related field (may accept 2-year degree with sufficient work experience)
- Proficiency with forestry software, GIS/GPS tools, spreadsheets, and reporting systems
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of forestry experience (procurement preferred)
- Timber cruising and timber evaluation experience
- Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills
- GIS/GPS and forestry systems knowledge
- High integrity, accountability, and dependability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
- Knowledge of forestry regulations, ordinances, and sustainable forestry practices
- Proficiency with forestry software, GIS/GPS tools, spreadsheets, and reporting systems
- Strong attention to detail in inspections, documentation, and reporting
- Adaptability to changing priorities, weather, and challenging field conditions
- Creative problem-solving skills in dynamic market environments
- Commitment to safety excellence
- Passion for environmental stewardship and sustainable forest management
- Driving/Travel: regional travel, company vehicle provided
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Forestry, Business, or related field (may accept 2-year degree with experience)
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