Procurement Forester

Drax Group•Urania, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for tracking and analyzing the fiber supply across Southern NA for all wood pellet producing facilities. At Drax, we’re not just generating power; we’re transforming it. We’re a diverse and committed team, working together to create a brighter, more sustainable future.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Forestry or natural resources, supply chain management, business or related field or equivalent educational experience
Advanced MS Office skills, specifically Excel; proficient with PowerPoint and Word
Must be analytical and data-driven
Superb attention to detail
Project & time management skills are necessary
High level of personal integrity and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Ability to use statistical analysis tools a plus
Experience with 3Log/Aldata, PowerBI, and GIS an advantage

Responsibilities

Working closely with the local Plant Manager and central Procurement team to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives are met
Supporting the pellet plants through the planning and execution of fiber purchases for the assigned facility
Fostering a data-driven approach to develop and sustain a low cost/high margin fiber supply strategy
Supporting compliance with forest certification standards, lead role in internal and external audit processes
Implementing purchasing process improvements to support business goals with emphasis on supplier management, supplier improvement, inventory management, and continuity of supply
Be a proactive safety leader, creating a “Safety First” culture
Manage weekly/monthly fiber inventory counts
Perform tract audits
Communicate with fiber suppliers
Manage the execution of the fiber plan
Assist in the development of fiber plan and budget
Management of 3LOG/LIMS sources and contracts, including settlement of load disputes and reconciliation of fiber receipts