Wood Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase roundwood, pulpwood, and wood chips.
• Identify and develop new wood supply opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, contractors, and industry partners.
• Manage weekly wood deliveries and monitor supplier performance.
• Evaluate wood fiber opportunities and negotiate pricing and supply terms.
• Track procurement activity, performance metrics, and wood quality.
• Conduct roundwood and chip sampling, specification audits, and quality reporting.
• Support procurement strategy, contract management, accounting reconciliation, and operational reporting.
• Aid in Chain of Custody requirements and forest certification audits.
• Collaborate with regional Wood Procurement and mill teams to support overall wood supply needs.
• Represent Sappi through appropriate industry associations, workshops, and community activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related field required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in forestry, wood procurement, or the forest products industry.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a regional team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to safely walk through forested areas, woodyards, and active logging operations.
• Maine and/or New Hampshire Scaler and Weight Master licenses preferred, or ability to obtain within 3-6 months.

Pay

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity, and skills brought to the job.