Procurement Forester / Log Buyer

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Hardwood Log Procurement Manager Summary

Hawkeye Forest Products is currently seeking a Hardwood Log Procurement Manager at its Trempealeau, Wisconsin hardwood lumber operation.  Hawkeye Forest Products is a leading manufacturer of walnut hardwood lumber serving distributors, cabinet manufacturers, furniture manufacturers and other end users. 

Hawkeye Forest Products is an affiliate of Baillie Lumber Co., one of North America's largest hardwood lumber manufacturers, distributors and exporters.  Founded in 1923, we have grown from a regional supplier of American hardwoods to an international supplier that can ship hardwood lumber to any region of the world.

Hardwood Log Procurement Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee the hardwood log sale program- communicating with customers, negotiating sales terms, understanding log quality/value and directing the timely transportation of sale logs.
• Direct the log procurement team to purchase hardwood logs and standing timber utilizing company buying processes and guidelines.
• Specialize in the purchase of walnut hardwood logs with a thorough knowledge of regional quality characteristics and markets.
• Oversee and direct the timely and cost-effective transfer of logs to mill operation.
• Direct the daily operation of the mill log yard- receiving, scaling, sorting and inventory rotation.
• Must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with log suppliers and log customers through ethical, consistent and professional performance.
• Must follow and understand industry markets and trends.

Hardwood Log Procurement Manager Qualifications:

• 5 years of successful log procurement management experience preferred.
• A general knowledge of logging practices and sawmill operations.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook

Hardwood Log Procurement Manager Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Paid vacation/holidays
• Company matching 401(k)
• Company vehicle

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