Purchasing Supervisor

Sylvamo•Ticonderoga, NY

7d•$94,900 - $111,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Supervisor oversees day-to-day purchasing functions and activities at Sylvamo’s Ticonderoga Mill and leads two to three direct reports. The role ensures accurate, timely delivery of goods and services needed for facility operations and maintenance. Purchasing activities are governed by Sylvamo’s financial and global sourcing policies, delegated authority, and mill-specific rules to maximize value and support business objectives. The position is based at the Ticonderoga, New York mill and reports to the Manager of Purchasing and Stores. The supervisor supports mill safety initiatives, develops the purchasing team, manages sourcing and contracts, and works with suppliers and mill stakeholders to maintain reliable supply and improve purchasing results. The role also supports capital projects, supplier performance management, invoice resolution, internal controls, and procurement process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
At least 5 years of purchasing experience, including bidding, negotiating, and administering contracts and agreements.
At least 2 years of experience leading or supervising people or a team.
Industrial or manufacturing experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including eye protection, hearing protection, and fall protection in elevated positions.
Availability to work extended hours as needed.
Availability for after-hours, weekend, and holiday call on a rotating schedule.

Nice To Haves

Pulp and paper mill experience.
SAP business software experience.

Responsibilities

Support mill safety initiatives, model safe behaviors, and ensure employees and on-site contractors comply with mill safety requirements, including contractor safety and insurance requirements.
Supervise two to three purchasing employees by assigning and prioritizing work, coaching, providing feedback, and managing performance against objectives.
Develop team capability through training, cross-training, and individual development plans.
Ensure stable supply of materials and services by processing purchase requests on time, monitoring deliveries, managing vendor performance, and complying with procurement and financial policies.
Conduct competitive bidding, prepare and publish requests for proposal, evaluate and document bid results, verify proposals against purchase requirements, negotiate pricing and terms, and collaborate on supplier selection.
Support capital projects through procurement, contract execution, and contract adherence.
Consolidate purchases and competitively source materials and services under local, regional, and national contracts.
Implement Global Sourcing Agreements and strategies at the mill level.
Provide prompt, professional purchasing service to Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Finance.
Work with suppliers and mill stakeholders to maximize purchase value through management and negotiation of cost, quality, delivery, and service levels.
Develop supplier relationships, manage supplier performance, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Work with suppliers, mill stakeholders, and Accounts Payable to resolve contractor and supplier invoice issues in a timely manner.
Execute internal control requirements in cooperation with Mill Finance and the Purchasing & Stores Manager.
Measure and track process improvements against Global Sourcing and mill KPIs.
Participate in developing and executing procurement procedures and best practices.