Procurement Operations Specialist

West Fraser•Memphis, TN

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Working within the Corporate Supply Chain Team, you will focus on building procurement capability at the facility level by delivering hands-on training, reinforcing best practices, and driving consistent use of purchasing systems across our manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will work directly with facility level staff to strengthen execution, improve processes, and support operational performance. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a high-functioning team environment. This is a field-oriented role requiring regular travel to US operations.

Requirements

A post-secondary education in Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, or another relevant area
5 or more years of experience in procurement, supply chain or an operational role or sourcing in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of site-level purchasing practices and procurement execution
Experience with ERP systems; Maximo experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and influence teams across multiple locations
Willingness and ability to travel regularly (approximately 50%)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with plant-level procurement or storeroom operations
Proven ability to drive process adoption and behavioral change

Responsibilities

Contribute to cost savings initiatives through improved procurement execution practices and standardization of purchasing behaviors across sites
Identify opportunities for quality improvement and cost reduction within key spend categories such as MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) and production materials
Work with internal departments to build systems and processes that streamline procurement workflows
Partner closely with Operations, Finance, and site teams to support consistent adoption of procurement processes and resolve day-to-day purchasing challenges
Facilitate alignment between vendor capabilities and operational requirements across multiple facilities
Participate in initiatives focused on improving procurement practices through standard work, training, and process consistency
Support the development and tracking of vendor performance metrics and procurement KPIs
Use data and site feedback to identify gaps in execution and drive targeted improvements through coaching and process reinforcement
Serve as the primary corporate resource supporting facility-level Purchasers and Purchasing Managers, providing guidance, mentoring, and best practice recommendations
Lead and support the use of Maximo procurement functions across US operations, including requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory processes
Travel to site locations to deliver hands-on training and coaching, ensuring consistent system usage and adherence to standard processes
Monitor adoption and data quality within Maximo and support continuous improvement in system utilization
Support and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors to ensure alignment with operational needs
Train and guide site teams on effective vendor interaction practices, including communication, issue resolution, and performance management
Partner with operations to identify vendor performance improvement opportunities and facilitate communication between stakeholders
Assist in the analysis of spending patterns and vendor performance to identify opportunities for value creation
Support the execution of sourcing and contracting activities while reinforcing proper procurement processes and compliance at the site level