Senior Facility Buyer
About The Position
The Senior Facility Buyer performs procurement and storeroom support functions at International Paper’s Pine Hill Mill in Pine Hill, Alabama. The role secures goods and services in accordance with purchasing policy and delegated authority, maximizing value and contributing to facility business objectives. It reports to the Mill Purchasing and Stores Manager and is located at the mill. The position works with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Maintenance; supports capital project procurement and contract execution; manages purchasing and storeroom functions in SAP; and helps ensure timely availability of materials and services. It also develops supplier relationships, evaluates bids, negotiates contracts, implements global sourcing agreements, monitors supplier performance, and helps ensure compliance with corporate purchasing and financial policies. The role requires wearing required personal safety equipment, working extended hours as needed, and participating in a rotating schedule for after-hours, weekend, and holiday call.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a similar field.
- At least 5 years of experience in purchasing or a related field.
- Pulp and paper mill experience.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Customer focus, action orientation, results orientation, collaboration, and effective communication.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of SAP business software.
Responsibilities
- Model safe behaviors and ensure employee adherence to mill safety requirements and expectations.
- Provide prompt, professional purchasing services to internal customers and communicate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Maintenance.
- Support capital projects through procurement processes, contract execution, and contract adherence.
- Use purchasing and storeroom SAP functions, including purchase order creation, expediting, problem solving, and managing vendor updates.
- Handle requisitions promptly, ensure stable supply and timely availability of materials and services, and follow up with vendors on order status.
- Conduct effective local procurement and implement and adhere to Global Sourcing agreements.
- Prepare and publish bid specifications, prepare and evaluate bid responses, verify supplier service history and ability to meet contract specifications, and negotiate contracts.
- Develop supplier relationships through operations reviews and mutually beneficial programs.
- Implement Global Sourcing agreements and strategies for purchasing and materials management at the unit level.
- Maximize value regarding cost, quality, delivery, and service levels, including through negotiation.
- Support Corporate MRO agreements consistent with Global Sourcing direction.
- Track and report supplier performance and escalate supplier issues as appropriate.
- Assist with invoice reconciliation.
- Identify opportunities to consolidate purchases and competitively source materials under local, regional, and national contracts.
- Provide backup and vacation relief to the Purchasing Manager and other team members.
- Ensure adherence to International Paper corporate financial and purchasing policies and procedures.
- Update contractor qualifications in EBIX and ISNetWorld and ensure compliance before purchase orders are issued.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k)
- Company-funded retirement contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Education and development, including tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including home, auto, vision, and pet insurance
- Leadership training
- Promotional opportunities
- Variable pay opportunities through participation in the short-term incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
