Buyer/Materials Manager - Columbia Falls, MT

VetJobs•Columbia Falls, MT

5d•$63,800 - $95,600•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a proactive, experienced procurement and material management professional who is passionate about generating cost savings, maintaining accurate inventory, getting the right parts at the right time, reducing inventory costs, improving KPIs and supplier performance for a multi-million dollar facility. The position plays an important role in supporting mill operations and partnering with teams across Weyerhaeuser, supporting the Operations Procurement Lead Team, mill maintenance and operations, and other functional teams. The primary responsibility is to support mill uptime reliability by managing all functions of ordering MRO parts, bulk supplies, equipment, services, Capital Projects services and supplies, and support the Operations Procurement strategy. This is achieved by aligning efforts with mill goals, Wood Products goals, Operations Procurement strategy and roadmap, company vision, operational excellence and reliability initiatives. Success in this role involves building relationships and partnering with the Procurement Lead Team, mill leadership, mill storeroom, maintenance, planning & scheduling, and other stakeholders within WP. The position supports Columbia Falls MDF and may periodically provide back-up procurement support to other Montana Wood Products facilities based on business needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
2+ years of Buyer experience preferably in a heavy industry or manufacturing environment
SAP experience (or other ERP Experience)
Experience negotiating terms and conditions
Collaborative, and ability to communicate (oral, written) at all levels within the organization
Strong experience in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, Power Point, etc.)
Strong knowledge of Inventory Management practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Committed to professional ethical standards.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations, safe warehousing standards

Responsibilities

Comply with Operations Procurement guidance, policies, and procedures
Align with and support Mill leadership
Effectively communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders
Responsible for RFx process of non-stocked items, high value inventory, services, certain Capital Project requirements; and issuing SAP Purchase Orders or Contracts to vendors
Negotiate pricing and commercial terms
Responsible for investment recovery processes including the sale and disposal of surplus assets
Utilize Operations Procurement’s strategic contracts
Generate and record cost savings
Maintain a high level of On-Time-Delivery
Responsible for Supplier relationship at the local level, performance, and issue resolution
Provide direct leadership and supervision of assigned storeroom personnel
Manage the Storeroom workspace by maintaining a clean and organized environment, parts labelling, security/access, proper storage, picking and kitting
Participate in audits of the storeroom when required
Follow all Weyerhaeuser safety training, policies, and procedures
Understand latest Incoterms
Ensure scope of work is clearly defined within Purchase Order or Contract, working with requisitioner when there is need to clarify
Effective use of Scheduling Agreements
Ensure inventory has the appropriate minimum and maximum levels
Issue resolution to address shortages, receiving counts, and follow RMA/RGA process
Process clearing of Invoices awaiting approval within the Approval Work Cycle
Maintain SAP Contracts for Material Master sourcing
Maintain Purchase Orders and Scheduling Agreements accuracy, including cleanup and closeout
Maintain accurate recordkeeping of the Storeroom receiving and shipping
Resolve invoices that require intervention within SAP’s Workcycle tool
Resolve inventory discrepancies by utilizing root cause analysis method
Dispose surplus and obsolete inventory
Accountable for the performance, training, and safety of storeroom personnel
Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively throughout the work shift
Ensure every purchase order and contract issued supports safe mill operation (suppliers or contractors safety record) and maximizes mill uptime reliability (reliable on time deliveries)
Good performance of mill Procurement and Storeroom Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Support Capital Projects with Procurement assigned tasks
Satisfactorily complete training curriculum assigned by Operations Procurement Lead team or other functional areas (Procurement, Ethics & Compliance, HR, IT Security, Import/Export, etc.)
Complete assigned self-assessment exercises
Provide training to local new hires