Purchasing Manager
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We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success.
We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams.
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When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.
Posting Date:
5/7/21-5/21/21
FLSA:
Exempt
Candidate Identified:
No
Relocation Paid:
Yes
The Pine Hill Mill Purchasing Manager position will be responsible for the daily operations of the purchasing team and management of the storerooms.
This position will report the Central Region Procurement Manager and will have supervision over purchasing team which buys for the Pine Hill Mill.
The manager will continue to gain alignment with identified Global Sourcing best practices and allow us to capitalize on Global Sourcing driven cost saving initiatives that will help us maintain our competitive advantage and our low cost position within IP.
The selected individual shall be measured according Global Sourcing metrics such as value added savings, stores optimization, and value added bidding, among others.
Key Accountabilities:
Responsible to provide safety leadership through modeling of safe behaviors and to ensure employee adherence to all mill safety requirements and expectations.
Execution of mill sourcing functions to meet the needs and requirements of mill operations and maintenance
Deliver value to the mill through effective procurement activities at the local level as well as ensuring implementation and adherence of Global Sourcing agreements.
Lead and execute Global Sourcing strategies for purchasing and storeroom processes at the mill level.
Ensure that Purchasing and Storeroom activities comply with Corporate and Global Sourcing policies, procedures, and any corporate audit agreements.
Work with the Storeroom team and Maintenance to set objectives and manage implementation of initiatives to optimize inventory levels to reduce mill working capital while maintaining service and mill reliability.
Track and report supplier performance and escalate supplier issues as appropriate.
Serve on regional cross-functional teams to improve procurement and supply management processes, inventories, and total cost of ownership.
Recommend new suppliers based on quality, service, and competitive pricing.
Facilitate risk management processes -- contractor insurance, safety documents and pre-qualifications are in place and meet IP and mill requirements.
Measure and track process improvements as outlined by Global Sourcing and mill KPI s.
Develop, foster, and maintain team relationships.
Management, training and development of purchasing personnel including execution of the Performance and Development Roadmap.
Manage the Stores inventory of approximately $15 MM, work with Maintenance to set objectives and manage implementation of initiatives to optimize inventory levels to reduce mill working capital while maintaining service and mill reliability.
Implement Storeroom management best practices.
Support and exemplify the vision, principles, and behaviors of International Paper, Global Sourcing, Central Region Procurement Ops, and Pine Hill.
Working Conditions/Personal Demands:
Must be able to wear all required personal safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, head protection, etc.
Must be available for after hours, weekend duty, and extended outage coverage.
Successful candidates should be open for future relocation potential.
Position Qualifications
Competencies required for the position
Action Oriented
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Negotiating
Organizing
Building Effective Teams
Conflict Management
Interpersonal Savvy
Problem Solving
Managerial Courage
Learning on the Fly
Managing through Systems
Skills, Knowledge and
Experience:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Proven skills in bidding, negotiating, and administering contracts and agreements
Working knowledge and understanding of accounting and internal controls
Knowledge of maintenance/operations planning processes.
Bachelor s Degree strongly preferred
7
years in Purchasing, Procurement and/or Storeroom preferred
Inventory management control systems knowledge preferred
Supervisory/Leadership experience preferred
Pulp and Paper Mill experience preferred.
Significant expertise in procurement and commercial practices.
Minimum of 5 years Manufacturing/Industrial experience preferred
Working knowledge of MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required
SAP Material Management knowledge preferred, Business Warehouse, and Ariba
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.
Pine Hill AL 36769
.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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