Procurement Forester

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to beNorth Americas preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland Oregon we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon Washington and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is togrow manufacture and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliatesTrapa Forest Products Idaho Timber and RedBuilt. Our tagline Find a better way every day encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.

We are guided by our core values:

• Safety Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship Endeavor to balance and maintain economic social and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity Embrace challenges with grit determination and a can-do spirit.
• Continuous Improvement Strive to enhance our processes products and people.
• Customer Satisfaction Be nimble responsive and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement Be a responsive supportive and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people new technologies and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

The Procurement Forester is responsible for purchasing high-quality timber to support mill operations. This includes building relationships with local suppliers landowners loggers and timber dealers.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions financial and legal guidance and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

• Ensure all logs are sustainably sourced and all suppliers adhere to Best Management Practices
• Purchase delivered wood from suppliers
• Perform field visits and audits to align log specs with mill needs
• Coordinate with the Procurement Manager on wood flow and log mix
• Communicates daily with scalers
• Support mill safety and improvement initiatives

• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and tracts
• Knowledgeable in
• Log pricing and appraisals
• BMP compliance
• SFI standards
• Strong planning coordination and analytical skills

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Forestry or related field
• 3 years procurement experience
• Knowledge of local contractors and markets
• Basic understanding of sawmill operations

The timber and wood products industry is a vital part of many communities and were excited to bring new opportunities to Allendale County South Carolina. We are committed to supporting the local workforce investing in training and development and being active members of the communities where we operate. Many of our employees have built long rewarding careers with us and we look forward to welcoming new team members to our family.

Learn more at or follow us on Facebook:@HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog.

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other status protected by law.

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.