Job Description

Gilchrist Forest Products LLC., is seeking a full time Procurement Forester located in Gilchrist, Oregon.

• Provide the forest management skills and expertise to accurately appraise and purchase timber that maximizes the highest margins for GFP from private lands, open market wood, ODF, USFS, and BLM lands.
• Evaluate potential timber resource areas-develop purchasing strategies by analyzing timber quality and quantity and projected delivered cost data from the different resource areas.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key business partners.
• Individual must possess strong negotiating skills and communicate effectively.
• Responsible to keep updated records of timber sale results, volume under contract and track market conditions.
• Communicate company views, beliefs, and professionalism on forestryissues through positive communication with landowners, contractors, government agencies, and the general public.

This position requires a minimum 3 years of experience log buying in the Pacific Northwest and a BS in Forest Management or related field.Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive compensation package, as well as a broad range of benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, prescription drug plan, life insurance, 401k retirement plan, and a company vehicle.

Neiman Enterprises, Inc. is a third generation, family owned wood products company with sawmills in Hulett, Wyoming, Spearfish, South Dakota, Montrose, Colorado, and Gilchrist, Oregon.Neiman Enterprises, Inc. is certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) – Fiber Sourcing. For more information visit our website at neimanenterprises.com.

Resumes will be considered until the position is filled.However, applicant should submit cover letter and resume by May 1st, 2026 to dan.buehler@neiman.com for full consideration.For more information on this position, please call Dan Buehler, Resource Manager @ 605-545-4444.