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Fiber Procurement Representative

Employer
International Paper
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

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 Fiber Specialist 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 the Champlain Valley & Vermont basin in support of the Ticonderoga 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.  The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to either the Champlain Valley or Central Vermont.

REQUIRED SKILLS
  • 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
  • North Eastern wood products supply chain 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
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
New York or Vermont
Application Deadline:

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