Procurement Supervisor

The Log Procurement Supervisor focuses on the procurement of standing timber and logs to meet the needs of the Kane hardwood mill and other customers. The procurement department is annually responsible for supplying approximately 8 MMBF of sawlogs as well as pulpwood.

• Oversee purchase/harvest of 4 MMBF timber and 4 MMBF logs annually at profitable rates.
• Prepare timber bids, negotiate log and timber contracts, and coordinate sale payments.
• Administer timber sale contracts and supervise related roadwork, fencing, and close-out.
• Maintain FSC compliance for procurement; secure bonds, deposits, and insurance.
• Analyze completed timber sales; develop reports for resource manager as requested.
• Supervise procurement team and manage performance in line with company values.
• Mentor and coach team to foster accountability and sustain high-performance standards.

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of hardwood log scaling and grading, timber and log values, timber harvesting costs, and basic accounting.
• Basic understanding of using GPS, the ability to create maps using GIS, as well as ability to understand and use timber and log scaling software and hardware.
• Professional word processing and spreadsheet (Excel) skills.
• The ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a variety of people including co-workers, contract loggers, and haulers.
• The ability to pass a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Report.
• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or the knowledge equivalent to that received through graduation from high school plus additional related coursework in college-level courses is preferred. The equivalent knowledge gained through experience is accepted.
• Minimum of two (2) years of previous experience in log sales or log procurement sales is required.
• Prior leadership experience.