A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
$66,000-$88,000 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time Physical Location:
Global Cellulose Fibers, Columbus Mill Relocation for this role will be provided.
About The Role:
Fiber Procurement Representatives are responsible for the purchase and delivery of fiber products to a paper mill, including pulpwood, chips, and fiber fuel (biomass). The Fiber Procurement Representative supports the team in raw materials acquisition, harvesting, logistics coordination, contract negotiations, and inventory management. This includes safety and other operational aspects. This position will conduct fiber procurement activities in support of the Columbus Mill, be accountable for fiber cost and volume targets as well as responsible for fiber quality and logistics. Additionally, this position will oversee relationships with vendors to ensure compliance with contracts, company policies and procedures including safety, financial, environmental performance and fiber certifications. This position will also support the operations related to the contractor run chip mill. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to the Columbus basin.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Activities Communication with Suppliers, tract purchases and negotiations Fiber Quality Financial Objectives Landowner Assistance Inventory Management Logistics Management - harvesting and coordination of suppliers Communications with mill stakeholders Sustainability Environmental compliance, Fiber certification
Community & Government Outreach Driver Safety About You:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Bachelor's degree (Forestry, Business Management, Marketing, Logistics, Transportation, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain) Self-starter Demonstrated leadership skills Employee must have demonstrated proficiency in analytical and communication and interpersonal skills Fiber procurement experience is desired
COMPETENCIES
Action Oriented Customer Focused Drive for Results Functional/Technical Skills Integrity and Trust Learning on the
Fly Negotiation Skills Organizing Time Management About Company:
Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.
Why Company:
Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
We've Got You Covered:
At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including: Medical, Dental, Life insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Short-term and Long-term Disability 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
Paid Time Off Address:
Columbus Mill 4335 Carson Rd Columbus, MS 39703 Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.
