Manager - Purchasing & Stores

International Paper • Cayuga, IN

23h

About The Position

This position manages all Purchasing and Storeroom functions and activities for
the Newport mill in Cayuga, IN.  The Manager of Purchasing and Stores must
manage sourcing and stores functions at the mill, in conjunction with mill
operational and maintenance requirements and Global Sourcing purchasing,
policies, and procedures. The position will report to the Newport Mill Manager,
with functional responsibility to the Containerboard Procurement Execution
Manager.  The position is responsible for managing 3-5 Purchasing and Storeroom
employees (1-2 direct reports & 2-3 indirect reports).  It will also have
responsibility for managing and training a Global Sourcing Associate (GSA) and
Global Sourcing Intern when assigned to the mill. Position level will vary
depending upon experience and education of the successful candidate.

Requirements

• Microsoft Suite – Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook, Power BI
• SAP, Business Warehouse, Ariba
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven skills in bidding, negotiating, and administering contracts and agreements
• Significant experience in procurement and commercial practices
• Working knowledge and understanding of accounting and internal controls
• Significant expertise in procurement, commercial and storeroom practices.
• Knowledge of contracts, commercial terms, business law
• Knowledge of Global Procurement and Financial Policies and Procedures
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Negotiating
• Organizing
• Building Effective Teams
• Conflict Management
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Problem Solving
• Managerial Courage
• Learning on the Fly
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Managing through Systems
• Motivating Others
• Priority Setting
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• A BS/BA degree in Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering is required, equivalent related experience will be considered.
• Procurement, Storeroom or related experience with 7+ years preferred
• 3+ years experience working in an industrial manufacturing operation. Paper Mill experience is preferred

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SAP Material Management and inventory management control systems is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 are in compliance with Corporate and Global Sourcing policies and procedures and any corporate audit agreements.
• Partner with the Storeroom team and Maintenance to identify joint objectives and assist with initiatives to optimize inventory levels to reduce mill working capital while maintaining service and mill reliability as needed.
• 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 and mill relationships.
• Management, training and development of Purchasing and Stores personnel including execution of the Roadmap process (Success Factors).
• Support and exemplify the vision, principles, and behaviors of International Paper, Global Sourcing, West Region Procurement Operations, and the Mill.

Benefits

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager