Wood Procurement Buyer, Analyst

Role Overview

• Develop, implement and report the strategy, tactics and results of the Wood Procurement Department.
• Understand and align business operations and Wood Procurement while executing the role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.
• Implement the defined strategy for sourcing/purchasing wood and bark for the mill from all sources.
• Negotiate pricing on wood (roundwood, chips, and bark) and transportation.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve the cost of fiber.
• Manage administration of assigned supply agreements.
• Interface closely with team to coordinate wood, chip, and fuelwood deliveries and inventories.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Monitor competitive markets.
• Assist in maintenance of wood related certifications for the Texarkana Mill.
• Assist with month-end inventories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Wood Purchasing or Forest Management experience
• Working knowledge of the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
• Working knowledge of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Controlled Wood Standard
• Working knowledge of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody Standards
• Working knowledge of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard for Wood Procurement Systems.
• Four-year Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Forestry or related field or eight (8) years of compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of forestry practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of government compliance regulations related to forestry, logging and transportation.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.