Wood Procurement Manager

Domtar Products

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About The Position

Domtar Paper, the largest integrated manufacturer, and marketer of uncoated free-sheet paper in North America, has an opening for the position of Manager, Wood Procurement at our Hawesville, Kentucky pulp and paper facility.
YOUR ROLE:Reporting to the General Manager, the role is responsible for leading the wood procurement activities for Domtar, Hawesville. As manager, you will apply Domtar core values leading department staff and allocating resources to sustainably procure quality chip and fuel wood necessary to meet the production demands of the mill at the lowest cost.

Requirements

• BS degree in forestry or in a related field.
• 5-10 years’ experience in procurement and administration of wood supplier agreements.
• Knowledge of wood procurement, wood quality, and market conditions, forest management, landowner concerns, wood prices structures and wood supplier issues
• You have the ability to identify talent, promote team unity and motivate individuals to perform in a manner that supports company goals and values.
• You must be able to build good business relationships with a wide range of individuals.
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• You are known for your strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• You must possess a valid driver’s license along with a safe driving record.
• You will be required to do some overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, procurement and administration of chip and fuel wood supply agreements to meet budget cost and inventory targets.
• Foster and maintain good relationships within the company and with a wide range of individuals, businesses, communities, and government agencies.
• Model Domtar values of professionalism, ethics and integrity in relationships with wood suppliers, contractors, land managers and others in the wood supply chain.
• Ensure procured chips and fuel wood meet quality specifications.
• Closely engage and communicate with the Pulp and Power Department, providing support to the Hawesville and Domtar wood yards to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Coordinate interaction between Wood Procurement and Accounting to provide support and maintain auditable processes for wood settlements, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Responsible to lead fiber procurement activities in strict compliance to FSC, SFI, and PEFC certification standards and with Domtar sustainability objectives, assuring auditable processes with integrity.
• Engage with appropriate forest industry associations and the Department of Natural resources to promote sustainable forest management, logger safety, and support for our industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees