Apply on Employer Site

Domtar · 3 hours ago

Wood Procurement Manager

Johnsonburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products, committed to safety and sustainability. The Wood Procurement Manager will lead wood procurement activities, ensuring efficient operations and sustainable practices while managing relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

ManufacturingPaper ManufacturingSustainability

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, procurement and administration of pulpwood contracts and chip supply agreements to meet budget cost and inventory targets including the oversite of two chip producing facilities

Foster and maintain good relationships within the company and with a wide range of individuals, businesses, communities, and government agencies

Model Domtar values professionalism, ethics, and integrity in relationships with wood suppliers, contractors, land managers and others in the wood supply chain

Ensure procured pulpwood and chips meet quality specifications

Closely engage and communicate with the Pulp Department, providing support to the Johnsonburg 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 with certification standards and with Domtar sustainability objectives, assuring auditable processes with integrity

Engage with appropriate forest industry associations and government agencies to promote sustainable forest management, logger safety, and support for our industry

Qualification

Wood procurementForest managementPulpwood contractsMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

BS degree in forestry or in a related field

Minimum 10 years' experience in the forest production and purchasing

Knowledge of wood procurement, wood quality, and market conditions, forest management, landowner concerns, wood prices structures and wood supplier issues

Ability to identify talent, promote team unity, and motivate individuals to perform in a manner that supports company goals and values

Ability to build good business relationships with a wide range of individuals

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Possess a valid driver's license along with a safe driving record

Willingness to do some overnight travel