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Fiber Supply Procurement Representative

Description:

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title:

Fiber Supply Procurement Representative

Pay Rate:

$65,100-86,800

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.

Category/Shift: Salaried/Full Time

**Physical Location** :

801 42nd Street

Springfield, OR 97478

The Job You Will Perform:

The International Paper Fiber Supply team is made up of over 100 employees who support our North American mill system with the purchase of approximately 30MM tons of wood fiber annually. This team is a diverse group of professionals who work together to ensure we are sourcing fiber responsibly across a $1 billion spend. We take an enterprise approach to source both IP mills and third party locations. The Fiber Supply team is also involved with hundreds of different professional and civic organizations within the communities where we operate - Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, local food banks, Log-a-Load for Kids, etc. Fiber Supply is committed to leading the industry in ensuring forests fulfill economic, social, and environmental values for present and future generations.

The Fiber Procurement Representative at Springfield is responsible for the purchase and delivery of fiber products to a pulp mill, in the form of purchased chips. This position will conduct fiber / wood procurement activities, be accountable for fiber cost and volume targets, and be responsible for fiber quality and logistics. Additionally, this position will oversee relationships with vendors to ensure compliance with contracts, company policies and procedures including safety, financial, environmental performance and fiber certification. The successful candidate will be based at the Fiber Supply office at the Springfield mill. Candidate must be willing to work on some weekends, holidays, and outside of normal business hours if situations arise. A personally assigned vehicle is provided. The successful candidate must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide safety leadership through modeling of safe behaviors and ensure employee and contractor adherence to all mill safety requirements and expectations

+ Management of contract administration and SAP functions

+ Ensure adherence to IP Corporate financial and purchasing policies and procedures including EMS requirements

+ Manage relationships, chip volumes, delivery schedules, and pricing with chip mill suppliers

+ Lead Fiber Quality processes and initiatives at the Springfield Mill

+ Provide assistance as needed to coordinate maintenance with fiber receiving systems

+ Assist Fiber Supply Manager with receipts, inventory and cost forecasts

+ Participate on the Joint Fiber Team at the Springfield Mill

Key Competencies Required:

+ Action Oriented

+ Customer Focused

+ Drive for Results

+ Functional/Technical Skills

+ Integrity and Trust

+ Learning on the Fly

+ Negotiation Skills

+ Organizing

+ Time Management

The Skills You Will Bring:

+ Bachelor’s degree (Forestry, Business Management, Marketing, Logistics, Transportation, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain)

+ **Self-starter**

+ Demonstrated leadership skills

+ Demonstrated proficiency in analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

+ Two or more years of procurement experience

+ SAP experience

+ Valid driver’s license

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

+ Leadership training

+ Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re **Proud to be IP** .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

_International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law._

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.

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Location:

Springfield, OR, US, 97478

Category: Global Fiber Supply

Date: May 15, 2025

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