What if you could go to work and contribute to a sustainable future? Billerud, formerly Verso, is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. We are passionate paper makers committed to providing the best solutions to our customers. It is our goal to deliver a quality product, on time. We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, and an understanding that our people make us successful.

If you’re passionate about what you do and driven to do it well, there’s a place for you at Billerud!

This position could be filled by candidates in Quinnesec, MI, Escanaba, MI or Wisconsin Rapids

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 one of the following locations, and have an office located at the Quinnesec Mill, MI, Escanaba Mill MI, or Wisconsin-Rapids Mill, WI.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, business, or a related area
• Strong knowledge of forest industry with some experience
• 0-3 years' experience

This position could be filled by candidates in Quinnesec, MI, Escanaba, MI or Wisconsin Rapids

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local employment laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, and any other protected classifications. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, discipline and terminations.

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