Procurement Forester: Timber & Wood Supply Strategist

Georgia-Pacific; Camden (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Procurement Forester to support our Camden, Diboll, Corrigan, and Pineland facilities in Texas. This office-based role requires proximity to one of the mills and focuses on sourcing wood and fiber for manufacturing operations.

You will analyze timber pricing, delivery schedules, and market trends, implement sourcing strategies, and build relationships across the Wood and Fiber Supply team to optimize raw material acquisition while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating wood purchasing opportunities using analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Analyze datasets related to timber pricing, delivery schedules, and market trends to support informed decision-making.
• Continuously improve analytical processes and tools through automation and innovation.
• Implement sourcing and pricing strategies pertaining to procurement of wood and fiber for manufacturing facilities.
• Work to build mutually beneficial business relationships within operating areas.
• Assist to drive process improvements and present innovative solutions to recurring issues.
• Ensure all transactions are properly documented and managed.
• Work with W&FS team to monitor and manage all levels of raw material acquisition: administration, capital-employed, transportation, inventories, quality and wood cost.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Actively represent Wood & Fiber Supply and facility operations on local and regional initiatives.

Skills

Forestry background

Procurement/Supply Chain experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MFR

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Procurement Forester to support our Camden, Diboll, Corrigan, and Pineland facilities in Texas. This office-based role requires proximity to one of the mills and focuses on sourcing wood and fiber for manufacturing operations.

You will analyze timber pricing, delivery schedules, and market trends, implement sourcing strategies, and build relationships across the Wood and Fiber Supply team to optimize raw material acquisition while ensuring safety and compliance.