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Manager Wood Sourcing

Kirkniemi Mill

The Kirkniemi mill in Lohja produces approximately 750,000 tonnes of high-quality magazine papers annually, which are used in publications around the world. Kirkniemi employs approximately 550 paper industry professionals from production to product development.

Task description

The Kirkniemi mill is facing a new challenge, as wood procurement will be transferred to its own wood procurement organization  during 2025.  A new Head of Wood Procurement has already started and he is currently building up his new organization where the first step is to hire

a Manager Wood Sourcing  

whose main responsibilities are the operational planning, control and quantity management of wood procurement containing both pulpwood and wood fuels as well as wood procurement contracting agreements and HSEQ matters.

The wood sourcing manager participates in the strategic planning and commercial negotiations of wood procurement. As the wood sourcing manager he/she  acts as a line manager for wood reception team, who take care of the measurement and storage of wood.

Tasks include collaboration with wood suppliers and requires  occasional travelling to wood suppliers.

Supporting success in the tasks
 

• Education in forestry, such as Bachelor / Masters or Forestry, Forest Engineering or Forest Economics
• Previous work experience in wood procurement. In particular, we value experience in round wood and wood fuel deliveries.
• Initiative, activity, positive attitude towards development and resilience to pressure
• Good communication, cooperation and interaction skills
• Smooth use of information systems
• Good oral and written skills in English and Finnish

We offer you

Kirkniemi paper mill is the world's largest producer of printing papers, offering you opportunities to develop and develop yourself. In your work, you are able to create new ways of working in wood procurement at the a great mill and work community. Your work location will be located in Kirkniemi, Lohja  but you can also be hybrid when agreed.

We take care of our personnel comprehensively, offering various staff benefits, hobby clubs, a gym located at the mill and  Mehiläinen health care which is located at the mill site.

Learn more about the task

Further information is available from the recruiting manager Jussi Joensuu, Head of Wood Procurement. Jussi can be reached at 0400 301133 or jussi.joensuu@sappi.com.

Applications via Sappi Career Portal  by 24.11.2024.  We will proceed to interviews already during the application period as soon as suitable candidates are found.

A prerequisite for the continuation of the employment relationship of the person selected for the position is a suitable statement on the employment inspection and a successful drug test during the probationary period.

Diversity enables us to unlock the full potential and competence of our personnel. We encourage diversity of thought to foster successful collaboration and innovation.  Inclusion is part of our company culture, where everyone feels valued and works together with success. All qualified applicants will be considered, regardless of background and personal qualities.