Procurement Forester: Strategic Wood Sourcing Lead

Flint Hills Resources; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

retirement

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Procurement Forester to support the Albany Lumber sawmill and Hosford OSB mill. The role will be based south of Albany, GA and report to the Wood & Fiber Supply Area Manager.

You will collaborate with timber harvesters and landowners to acquire pine for Albany Lumber and support nearby GP operations. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain, plus proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• MBA or similar advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate wood purchasing opportunities using analytical and problem-solving skills
• Implement sourcing and pricing strategies for wood/fiber procurement
• Build mutually beneficial relationships within operating areas
• Assist in driving process improvements and present innovative solutions
• Ensure all transactions are properly documented and managed
• Monitor and manage raw material acquisition, including costs and inventories
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies
• Represent Wood & Fiber Supply and facility operations on local/regional initiatives

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain

MBA or MFR or similar advanced degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Procurement Forester to support the Albany Lumber sawmill and Hosford OSB mill. The role will be based south of Albany, GA and report to the Wood & Fiber Supply Area Manager.

You will collaborate with timber harvesters and landowners to acquire pine for Albany Lumber and support nearby GP operations. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain, plus proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.