Corporate Purchasing Specialist

RoyOMartin•Alexandria, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Purchasing Specialist procures goods and services by sourcing vendors, negotiating pricing and terms, managing purchase orders, and ensuring materials are delivered accurately, on time, and within budget across company locations. Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety in all tasks and work environments-IBiZ Now Serve as the corporate resource for all Maintenance, Repair, & Operations (MRO) stock inventory purchases Organize and prioritize work, with exceptional communication and follow-up Source stock inventory in accordance with specifications and delivery requirements at the lowest delivered cost Follow business processes and approval workflows for all purchasing activities Select, evaluate, and develop positive relationships with suppliers Impact and effectively communicate change management with parts and procedures Provide detailed and accurate analysis requested by internal customers Apply freight concepts, including available modes of transit, service levels, risk mitigation, claims management, international shipping, and industry freight terms Utilize basic pricing models and negotiate delivery schedules and pricing with suppliers Manage purchase contracts and ensure compliance with insurance requirements Utilize advanced inventory functions in Maximo to support purchasing and inventory management activities Work with the accounting team and suppliers on blocked invoice resolution and solutions for recurring issues Resolve issues with past due orders, non-conforming materials, and supplier performance Coordinate asset repairs, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and mobile equipment needs Actively engage in safety committees and other cross-functional committees across facilities At RoyOMartin, people are our number-one asset. We are committed to keeping them safe and supporting them as they learn and grow. There’s just something unique about being in the people business: Our leaders are involved in daily operations and nurture personal relationships; our employees stick with us for the long term and appreciate our top-notch benefits, and we believe that everyone has the capacity to succeed. With superior product quality and outstanding customer service at the heart of our more than 1,200-person operation, RoyOMartin is proud to serve America’s building industry. Through our Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification, customers can be assured that we responsibly source our raw materials from regional forests to produce “Made in the U.S.A.” oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, timbers, and boards in safety-award-winning manufacturing environments. RoyOMartin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

A willingness for innovation and continuous improvement is most critical for this position.
Understanding of commonly used business concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience using Maximo or a related ERP system
Strong computer proficiency, including the ability to work within multiple business systems
Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills
Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Proactive, positive commitment to safety for self and others
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and relationship-building skills
Effective and assertive communicator who can positively influence others
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong sense of urgency with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Self-motivated with strong personal accountability and initiative
High attention to detail with a thorough and accurate approach to work
Demonstrates professionalism, emotional intelligence, and high ethical standards

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred; candidates with 3+ years of purchasing experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

Procures goods and services by sourcing vendors, negotiating pricing and terms, managing purchase orders, and ensuring materials are delivered accurately, on time, and within budget across company locations.
Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety in all tasks and work environments-IBiZ Now
Serve as the corporate resource for all Maintenance, Repair, & Operations (MRO) stock inventory purchases
Organize and prioritize work, with exceptional communication and follow-up
Source stock inventory in accordance with specifications and delivery requirements at the lowest delivered cost
Follow business processes and approval workflows for all purchasing activities
Select, evaluate, and develop positive relationships with suppliers
Impact and effectively communicate change management with parts and procedures
Provide detailed and accurate analysis requested by internal customers
Apply freight concepts, including available modes of transit, service levels, risk mitigation, claims management, international shipping, and industry freight terms
Utilize basic pricing models and negotiate delivery schedules and pricing with suppliers
Manage purchase contracts and ensure compliance with insurance requirements
Utilize advanced inventory functions in Maximo to support purchasing and inventory management activities
Work with the accounting team and suppliers on blocked invoice resolution and solutions for recurring issues
Resolve issues with past due orders, non-conforming materials, and supplier performance
Coordinate asset repairs, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and mobile equipment needs
Actively engage in safety committees and other cross-functional committees across facilities