Purchasing Manager

Hood Container Corporation•Waverly, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager will be a key member and will be responsible for managing mill contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers, and help execute on cost savings opportunities. This position will be based at the New Johnsonville Paper Mill and report to the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Work Experience within Purchasing Role in a Manufacturing Environment
Three (3) or more years of experience in supply chain or procurement type role
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel using formulas, functions, and Pivot Tables; Outlook for email & calendar management; Word to view & edit documents

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Logistics, or Business Administration
Experience in the Paper Industry
Experience performing data analysis
Experience with negotiating contracts or service agreements

Responsibilities

Prepares purchase orders, solicits bid proposals, and reviews requisitions for goods and services across the company, as well as, provide local plant support
Researches and evaluates suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history
Formulates policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services
Evaluates and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes
Assist in identifying and executing on cost savings opportunities within the supply chain