Timber Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The timber buyer will manage an assigned region and supply the best value and quality of wood delivered to various mills. Key goals in this position are to ensure the continuity of supply, low costs, and acceptable quality. The timber buyer will develop and manage sources of wood products weekly within agreed upon targets. Specific job duties include cruising, purchasing, and harvesting coordination of tracts of standing timber.

Requirements

Source tracts of timber and negotiate sale price

Develop and maintain productive logger and producer relationships, including relationships with logging crews

Accurately appraise standing timber purchase opportunities. Manage the harvest of these tracts to ensure the promised rate of return and cutouts.

Seek out new opportunities for sources of supply

Must be a self starter with the ability to work under little to no supervision

Education and Experience

Bachelors or Associates degree in forestry management or closely related field is preferred

Experience commensurate with formalized training or education within a forestry related field will be considered.

1 to 2 years of purchasing experience in timber or land procurement. Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills

Valid drivers license

Degree in Forestry, or HS diploma plus 2+ years of experience in wood procurement

Some of our Benefits include

Retirement 401k with Company Match

Health Insurance

Truck Allowance

Supplemental Insurance Policies

Health Savings Account