Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world`s leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North America and South America.

Philomath Western Softwood Sawmill in Philomath, OR produces Douglas Fir and Hemlock lumber products that are used throughout the West and is looking for a Procurement Forester for the Wood and Fiber Supply Team.

This person will work to build strong business relationships within their operating areas and will help drive process improvements and present innovative solutions to recurring issues. A strong desire to be in the forest industry is essential as this person actively represents Wood & Fiber Supply and the facility operations on local and regional sourcing initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement strategic sourcing and pricing options pertaining to the procurement of wood and fiber for a manufacturing facility.
  
• Evaluate least cost sourcing and pricing opportunities using analytical and innovative problem solving skills.
  
• Ensure all transactions are properly documented and distributed.
  
• Work in conjunction with W&FS team to monitor and manage all levels of raw material costs to include:
  o Administrative
  o Capital Employed
  o Transportation
  o Wood Cost
  
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
  
• Learn and adapt to new responsibilities outside of current knowledge base
  
• Use a creative problem solving approach. Challenge the status quo, and identify and act upon opportunities for positive change
  
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree or higher
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor`s Degree or higher in Forestry
  
• MBA and/or MS in Finance
  
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  
• Experience effectively communicating a vision to a broad range of stakeholders
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.