Wood Purchaser (Quinnesec, MI)

Billerud
United States, Michigan, Quinnesec
Jan 22, 2025
Wood Purchaser (Quinnesec, MI) Job description Purpose: Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud's mission to lead the way when it comes to challenging conventional packaging and business? Our decisions are guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow. Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented staff and our customers. 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 Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula and have an office located at the Quinnesec Mill or some other mutually agreed upon location. Qualifications Key Accountabilities: Purchase wood from wood suppliers and further develop Billerud's presence in the 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. Be knowledgeable of where wood is being produced and enforce all Billerud certification requirements Manage quota requirements to coincide with the needs of 2 large Billerud 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 of Mills Personal qualities Minimum Required Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree in forestry, business, or a related area Strong knowledge of forest industry with some experience 0-3 years' experience Required skills: Be able to communicate effectively with external and internal customers and work as a team member Possess strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications 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 Application information Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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 Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy. Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard. Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks and alcohol & drug test. Click here to apply for the job! Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work? At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important toolsto help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow. Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we've grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round. We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 6,000 employees in 19 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 41.2 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say. Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.