What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Procurement Representative position at International Paper?
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Position Title
Fiber 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. Position level may vary based on experience.
Category/Shift
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
3737 MS-3
Redwood, MS 39156
The Job You Will Perform
The Fiber Procurement Representative is responsible for the purchase and delivery of fiber products to a paper mill, including pulpwood, chips, and fiber fuel (biomass). The Fiber Procurement Representative supports the Fiber Specialist in raw materials acquisition, harvesting, logistics coordination, contract negotiations, and inventory management. This includes safety and other operational aspects.
This position will conduct fiber procurement activities in support of the Vicksburg Mill, be accountable for fiber cost and volume targets as well as 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 certifications. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to the Vicksburg, MS basin.
The Skills You Will Bring
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 within a global company.
The Impact You Will Make
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 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. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Request an accommodation - 1 877-973-3919
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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Vicksburg MS 39156
Position Title
Fiber 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. Position level may vary based on experience.
Category/Shift
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
3737 MS-3
Redwood, MS 39156
The Job You Will Perform
The Fiber Procurement Representative is responsible for the purchase and delivery of fiber products to a paper mill, including pulpwood, chips, and fiber fuel (biomass). The Fiber Procurement Representative supports the Fiber Specialist in raw materials acquisition, harvesting, logistics coordination, contract negotiations, and inventory management. This includes safety and other operational aspects.
This position will conduct fiber procurement activities in support of the Vicksburg Mill, be accountable for fiber cost and volume targets as well as 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 certifications. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to the Vicksburg, MS basin.
The Skills You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Forestry, Business Management, Marketing, Logistics, Transportation, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain)
- Self-starter
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Employee must have demonstrated proficiency in analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Fiber procurement experience is desired with knowledge of SAP and computer software(Microsoft suite) preferred
- COMPETENCIES:
- Action Oriented
- Customer Focused
- Functional/Technical Skills
- Integrity and Trust
- Manages Conflict
- Communicates Effectively
- Manages Ambiguity
- Plans and Aligns
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 within a global company.
The Impact You Will Make
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 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. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Request an accommodation - 1 877-973-3919
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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Vicksburg MS 39156
Salary : $65,100 - $86,800