Fiber Procurement Representative

Position Title: 

Fiber Procurement Representative

Relocation Assistance is available

 

Pay Rate: 

PL8 

$65,100-$86,800

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Position level may vary based on experience.

Category/Shift: 

Salaried Full-Time 

Physical Location: 

Sylvamo - Ticonderoga Mill

568 Shore Airport Rd 

Ticonderoga, NY 12883

The Job You Will Perform: 

The Fiber Procurement Representative is 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 Supply Manager 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 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 the Ticonderoga, NY basin with a preference in the Adirondacks.

The Skills You Will Bring: 

• 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, communication and interpersonal skills

• Candidates should have a working knowledge of the use and application of forecasting & optimization models. 

• Provide support to maintain a balanced portfolio of sourcing and inventory to achieve the optimum balance between stability and cost

• Fiber procurement experience is desired with knowledge of SAP and computer software (Microsoft suite) preferred

• COMPETENCIES:

  • Action Oriented 
  • Customer Focused
  • Functional/Technical Skills
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Manages Conflict
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Manages Ambiguity
  • Plans and Aligns
  • Self Starter
  • Good Time Management Skills
  • Timely and Quality Decision Making Skills
  • Negotiating Acumen