Wood Supply Buyer (Quinnesec, MI or Escanaba, MI)

Purpose:

What if you could go to work and contribute to a sustainable future? Billerud is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. We are passionate paper makers committed to providing the best solutions to our customers. It is our goal to deliver a quality product, on time. We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, and an understanding that our people make us successful.

If you are passionate about what you do and driven to do it well, there is a place for you at Billerud!

Summary Description:

The primary responsibility of this position is to purchase pulpwood from wood suppliers according to delivery schedules, quality standards, and pricing targets in the Upper Peninsula. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain residence in the Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula.

Key Accountabilities:

• Purchase wood from wood suppliers and further develop Billerud's presence in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
• Understand the cost component benchmarks of delivered wood cost structure including cut/skid/haul, stumpage, and woodyard expenses.
• Gather market intelligence and effectively communicate information to procurement team in a way that is compliant with all anti-trust and other legal prohibitions.
• Administer wood supply contracts and PO's consistent with company policies.
• Manage a remote woodyard in Caffey Michigan and coordinate rail and trucking with a service contractor for approximately 50M tons of roundwood annually.
• Be knowledgeable of where wood is being produced and enforce all Billerud certification and EUDR requirements.
• Manage quota requirements to coincide with the consumption needs of 2 large Pulp and Paper Mills.
• Interact with fellow Procurement Foresters and Mill personnel in a collaborative fashion.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for regional volume targets to meet consumption requirements.

Required Experience and Education:

Minimum Required Experience and Education:

• Degree in forestry, business, or a related area, or
• Strong knowledge of forest industry, with five years of related experience

Preferred Experience & Education

Required skills:

Minimum Required Skills:

• Be able to communicate effectively with external/internal customers and work as a team member
• Possess strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to walk extensively and tolerate temperature extremes
• Maintain community involvement and participate in professional organizations
• Possess a current driver's license and maintain a good driving record
• Work beyond normal work schedule, as necessary, to fulfill the position's responsibilities

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

• Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
• Development and career opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and certificate courses offered through partner schools.
• Performance-based bonus
• You can choose among three medical plans designed to help you and your family stay healthy (with virtual care options!).
• Generous 401K match including discretionary annual contribution
• HSA Contribution match with additional contribution for annual preventive exam
• Dental & Vision coverage
• Company paid Disability Coverage
• Wellness rewards program
• Prescription Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference
checks, and alcohol & drug testing.