Buyer II - Mill Based
ND Paper•Rumford, ME
•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Purchasing Junior Buyer is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing decisions to support mill operations. This role makes buying and negotiation decisions within defined category strategies, pricing bands, and delegation-of-authority limits, ensuring continuity of supply, service performance, and compliance with procurement policies. This position is onsite at the mill and works closely with Operations, Planning, Maintenance, and approved suppliers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 1–3 years of purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing experience
- ERP/MRP system experience preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
- Determine order timing and quantities within defined min/max and inventory targets
- Select suppliers from approved supplier lists for RFPs
- Monitor order confirmations, delivery performance, and material availability
- Coordinate with Purchasing Assistants for PO execution and system accuracy
- Negotiate pricing, delivery timing, and MOQs within approved guardrails
- Communicate demand changes and operational needs to suppliers
- Resolve routine supplier issues (late deliveries, shortages, order discrepancies)
- Escalate issues or exceptions beyond authority limits
- Partner with mill operations, maintenance, and planning teams to understand requirements
- Support short-term operational needs while adhering to procurement strategy
- Identify risks to material availability and escalate appropriately
- Operate fully within procurement policies, category strategies, and DOA limits
- Maintain accurate documentation to support audit and compliance requirements
- Adhere to contract terms and approved commercial conditions
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Business travel accident insurance
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid holidays
- Personal days
- Vacation days
- 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution
- Wellness programs with incentives
- On-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
