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Procurement Forester

Drax

Greensburg, LA
1 month ago

Job Description

Join Drax as a Procurement Forester and play a vital role in tracking and analyzing fiber supply for wood pellet production. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety and quality while fostering a data-driven approach to optimize fiber purchasing strategies. Be part of a company dedicated to sustainable energy and making a positive impact on the environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Track and analyze fiber supply across Southern NA for wood pellet producing facilities
  • Work with Plant Manager and central Procurement team to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
  • Support pellet plants through planning and execution of fiber purchases
  • Develop and sustain a low cost/high margin fiber supply strategy
  • Ensure compliance with forest certification standards and lead audit processes
  • Implement purchasing process improvements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Forestry, natural resources, supply chain management, business or related field
  • Advanced MS Office skills, specifically Excel
  • Analytical and data-driven mindset
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Project and time management skills
  • High level of personal integrity and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with 3Log/Aldata, PowerBI, and GIS
  • Ability to use statistical analysis tools

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary401K matching planGreat benefits starting day 1Company bonus plan for performance and safetySupportive team environment with opportunities for growth