Wood Procurement Manager

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. The location in Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Wood Procurement Manager. This job is full-time permanent. Manager, Wood Procurement Domtar Paper, the largest integrated manufacturer, and marketer of uncoated free-sheet paper in North America, has an opening for the position of Manager, Wood Procurement at our Hawesville, Kentucky pulp and paper facility.

YOUR ROLE

Reporting to the General Manager, the role is responsible for leading the wood procurement activities for Domtar, Hawesville. As manager, you will apply Domtar core values leading department staff and allocating resources to sustainably procure quality chip and fuel wood necessary to meet the production demands of the mill at the lowest cost. The principal responsibilities of this position include:

• Oversee the planning, procurement and administration of chip and fuel wood supply agreements to meet budget cost and inventory targets.
• Foster and maintain good relationships within the company and with a wide range of individuals, businesses, communities, and government agencies.
• Model Domtar values of professionalism, ethics and integrity in relationships with wood suppliers, contractors, land managers and others in the wood supply chain.
• Ensure procured chips and fuel wood meet quality specifications. 
• Closely engage and communicate with the Pulp and Power Department, providing support to the Hawesville and Domtar wood yards to ensure safe and efficient operation. 
• Coordinate interaction between Wood Procurement and Accounting to provide support and maintain auditable processes for wood settlements, inventory, and financial reporting. 
• Responsible to lead fiber procurement activities in strict compliance to FSC, SFI, and PEFC certification standards and with Domtar sustainability objectives, assuring auditable processes with integrity.
• Engage with appropriate forest industry associations and the Department of Natural resources to promote sustainable forest management, logger safety, and support for our industry.

YOUR PROFILE

• BS degree in forestry or in a related field. 
• 5-10 years' experience in procurement and administration of wood supplier agreements.
• Knowledge of wood procurement, wood quality, and market conditions, forest management, landowner concerns, wood prices structures and wood supplier issues
• You have the ability to identify talent, promote team unity and motivate individuals to perform in a manner that supports company goals and values.
• You must be able to build good business relationships with a wide range of individuals.
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products. 
• You are known for your strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• You must possess a valid driver's license along with a safe driving record. 
• You will be required to do some overnight travel.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team. To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.