Facility Buyer

International Paper•Prattville, AL

17d•$65,100 - $86,800•Onsite

About The Position

Perform procurement and storeroom support functions at the Prattville Mill in Prattville, AL to secure goods and services for the facility in accordance with purchasing policy and delegated authority to maximize total value received and produce results that contribute to the meeting of the facility’s business objectives. The position reports to the Mill Purchasing Manager and will be located at the Prattville Mill.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience with inventory management, bidding, negotiating, and administering contracts and agreements
Industrial/manufacturing experience required.
Effective Written & Verbal Communication Skills
Proficient in Computer Use
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Power Point, Access and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Pulp and Paper Mill experience preferred.
SAP Business Software Knowledge Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide safety leadership through modeling of safe behaviors and ensuring employee adherence to all mill safety requirements and expectations
Provide prompt and professional purchasing services to internal customers by communicating effectively with the Operations, Engineering, Finance and Maintenance
Demonstrate knowledge of purchasing and storeroom SAP functions including PO creation, expediting, problem solving, facilitating and managing vendor updates
Promptly handle requisitions to ensure stable supply and timely availability of materials and service and follow up with vendors regarding order status
Deliver value to the mill through effective procurement activities at the local level as well as ensuring implementation and adherence of Global Sourcing agreements
Prepare and publish specifications for bids, prepare and evaluate bid responses, verify history of supplier service and ability to meet contract specifications, and negotiate contracts
Develop an effective supplier base by cultivating supplier relationships through reviews of operations and mutually beneficial programs
Implement Global Sourcing Agreements and strategies for purchasing and materials management processes at the unit level
Obtain maximum value for IP regarding cost, quality, delivery and service levels through methods such as negotiation
Support Corporate agreements consistent with Global Sourcing direction
Track and report supplier performance and escalate supplier issues as appropriate
Pursue opportunities to consolidate purchases and competitively source materials under local, regional, and national contracts
Provide backup and vacation relief to other team members
Ensure adherence to IP Corporate financial and purchasing policies and procedures
Support raw materials inventory management and ordering
Work with vendors, corporate teams, mill stakeholders, Accounts Payable, and other teams as needed to resolve invoice issues presented through email, PINS, blocked invoice report, GRIR report, ARIBA notifications, and others processes