Regional Wood Procurement Manager Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

TRCTalent is seeking a full time Regional Fiber Supply Manager to join a leading firm in the power generation arena based in the Carolinas. This individual must possess strong leadership capabilities, possess an analytical mindset for problem solving, and have a bias for action. The role reports to the Director and provides leadership & support to all sites within the Carolinas region. Responsibilities Lead the Fiber Commodity Managers on day-to-day operational, as well as long-term performance Provide leadership – including listening and responding to employee issues, taking decisive actions, recognizing excellent performance, and holding employees accountable for undesirable behaviors Follow defined safety procedures, encourage involvement, follow up on safety concerns, and model proper safe behaviors Ensuring all direct reports are properly trained, perform required responsibilities, and execute ad-hoc projects / tasks Driving continuous improvement in Fiber pricing to meet short and long-term financial goals, as well as to set the benchmark for fiber price in area of procurement Development of Regional Fiber Supply strategy and creation of action plans to close gaps, aligned with Enterprise goals and objectives, to maximize financial impact Creation and management of required tools and processes to define, execute, and communicate fiber supply plans on weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis Building relationships with supply base (in-woods and residual suppliers) to foster long-term and sustainable health for both parties Partner with Operations to maximize production and reduce overall COGS Balance fiber cost with operational impacts and production Create and manage critical metrics to drive performance Lead cross-functional discussion and collaboration to sustain performance and address gaps Ensuring all Sustainability requirements are met for responsible sourcing and to uphold our values and commitment to the environment, shareholders, and customers Sustainable sourcing is a non-negotiable and critical to company’s long-term health and viability Partner with Sustainability, Communications, and other groups to continuously improve sustainable sourcing policies, performance, and gap closure Effectively communicate both up, down, and across the organization Utilization of data and analytical tools to make effective and efficient decisions Analyzing various data inputs to optimize supply to facilities based on location, cost, and quality Analyzing delivery information / trends to ensure suppliers are executing to supply plans Forecasting regional supply plans based on supplier-level information (tract location, pricing, volume) Use a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Operations, Fiber Commodity Managers, and Fiber Director to satisfy fiber demands within cost targets and any other constraints Qualifications Minimum 4 years of Fiber procurement experience Minimum 2 years of leadership experience (leading a team), including: Strong leadership and development of team(s) and individuals Organizational to team goal alignment and performance management Budget creation, alignment, and execution Working knowledge of logging operations A bachelor’s degree with a focus in business, logistics / supply chain management, operations management, engineering, or forestry Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate to engineering staff, cross functional departments, and senior leadership Analytical skills to digest data and creation actionable insights Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, PowerBI ArcGIS and imagery mapping experience is preferred Experience in LIMS or other wood procurement software Must be a self-starter with ability to prioritize complex and dynamic workload while maintaining a hands-on active management style and maintaining awareness of team activities