Procurement Forester III

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.•Offerman, GA

39d

About The Position

RYAM is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications. The Company also manufactures products for paper and packaging markets. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM employs approximately 2,500 people and generates approximately $1.4 billion of revenues. More information is available at https://ryamglobal.com RYAM's intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 90 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation's top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in 20 countries across five continents. At RYAM, we're shaping the future of talent. RYAM has a specific purpose…to be the world's leading manufacturer of renewable products, including paper, packaging, and high purity cellulose. We want smart, innovative people who can find new ways to solve challenging problems. We need talented professionals across multiple disciplines who want to contribute to the company's mission and advance its vision, while also shaping its future. How you'll shape the future of the Wood Procurement Team: Maintain safety focus in all activities. Manage a region to supply the best value wood to support Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) facilities in assigned location. Continuity of supply, low costs, and high quality are key goals. Develop sources of supply and manage them according to RYAM's forecasted wood needs in one of the most competitive wood markets in the US. These will include gatewood sources, committed sources within agreed targets, and purchased stumpage. Manage existing stumpage purchases within contract terms and hire/manage logging contractors to maximize ROI. Understand the RYAM mill processes and manage the quality of the wood delivered to those facilities.

Requirements

Four year degree in Forestry or related field
3-7 years experience preferred, internships apply
Knowledge of wood procurement business and processes.
Knowledge of forest management, wood procurement, wood quality, pulp mill requirements and specifications, landowner concerns, competitive environment, wood price structures, logging costs, wood supplier issues.
Knowledge of FSC and state BMP guidelines.
Understanding of finance and accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

Maintain safety focus in all activities.
Manage a region to supply the best value wood to support Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) facilities in assigned location.
Continuity of supply, low costs, and high quality are key goals.
Develop sources of supply and manage them according to RYAM's forecasted wood needs in one of the most competitive wood markets in the US. These will include gatewood sources, committed sources within agreed targets, and purchased stumpage.
Manage existing stumpage purchases within contract terms and hire/manage logging contractors to maximize ROI.
Understand the RYAM mill processes and manage the quality of the wood delivered to those facilities.