Procurement Forester: Pine Sourcing & Strategy

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Educational assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific seeks a Procurement Forester to support the Albany Lumber sawmill and Hosford OSB mill in Georgia. Based south of Albany, the role collaborates with timber harvesters and landowners to secure pine for the facility, while supporting nearby GP operations.

The role emphasizes evaluating wood purchasing opportunities, implementing sourcing strategies, and building strong relationships within the Wood & Fiber Supply team, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating wood purchasing opportunities using analytical and innovative problem‑solving skills
• Implementing sourcing and pricing strategies pertaining to the procurement of wood and fiber for a manufacturing facility
• Working to build mutually beneficial business relationships within operating areas
• Assisting in driving process improvements and presenting innovative solutions to recurring issues
• Ensuring all transactions are properly documented and managed
• Working in conjunction with the WFS team to monitor and manage all levels of raw material acquisition, including administration, capital employed, transportation, inventories, quality, and wood cost
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
• Actively representing Wood & Fiber Supply and the facility operations on local and regional initiatives

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Georgia-Pacific seeks a Procurement Forester to support the Albany Lumber sawmill and Hosford OSB mill in Georgia. Based south of Albany, the role collaborates with timber harvesters and landowners to secure pine for the facility, while supporting nearby GP operations.

The role emphasizes evaluating wood purchasing opportunities, implementing sourcing strategies, and building strong relationships within the Wood & Fiber Supply team, with a focus on safety and compliance.