Export Procurement Manager - Gulf South

Description

The Export Procurement Manager is responsible for securing and managing timber supply to support Gulf South export market goals. This role develops sourcing strategies, builds strong supplier relationships, and ensures a safe, reliable, and cost-competitive fiber supply chain. Working closely with Marketing, Planning, Timberlands Operations, Logistics, and Export Yard Operations, the successful candidate will help deliver export volume commitments, optimize margins, and support long-term business growth.

Key Functions

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that support export business objectives and regional growth.

• Secure timber supply from external suppliers to meet export volume commitments.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logging contractors, consultants, and industry stakeholders.
• Negotiate pricing, volume commitments, product specifications, and supply agreements.
• Monitor market conditions, supply availability, and delivered costs to identify opportunities and risks.
• Create daily, weekly, and monthly procurement plans aligned with vessel schedules and customer commitments.
• Partner with logistics and export yard operations teams to maintain consistent wood flow and supply chain performance.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to expand sourcing capacity and reduce supply risk.
• Manage inventory positions and recommend procurement adjustments to maintain operational continuity.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with procurement policies, environmental standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to regional strategic planning and execution of business initiatives.
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in timber procurement, wood procurement, forest products, supply chain management, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to evaluate market trends and procurement opportunities.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational and functional boundaries.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing people and creating value.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems used to support procurement and supply chain operations.
• Ability and willingness to reside within the Hattiesburg, Mississippi operating area.

Why This Role Matters
This position plays a critical role in ensuring a reliable, sustainable, and competitive timber supply for Weyerhaeuser's export business. The Export Procurement Manager directly impacts supply chain performance, customer commitments, profitability, and future growth opportunities across Gulf South export markets.

About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A

What We Offer...
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $69,396 - $104,095 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team

Job: Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location: USA-MS-Hattiesburg

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Manager

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: Day (1st)

Relocation Assistance: Available