Job Title: BuyerJob ID: JM249571618
Position Summary:The Buyer will be reporting to Purchasing and Stores Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for procurement of raw materials, chemicals, pulp, packaging materials and operating supplies to support operations activities. This includes establishing vendor contacts, vendor qualification, negotiating purchases, and managing on hand inventories to meet production requirements.
Job Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day needs of operations teams on procurement of chemicals, pulp, packaging supplies & operating supplies.
• Drive improvement initiatives to support costs, operational, safety and quality objectives.
• Serve as liaison between operations, suppliers and carriers on chemical replenishment forecasting and inventory management.
• Collaborate with operations and purchasing team to develop and distribute RFP's to qualified suppliers.
• Ability to evaluate supplier proposals and make recommendations to the business.
• Negotiate delivery dates, terms, pricing, etc. with suppliers.
• Partner with Corporate Procurement on corporate negotiations, serving as a liaison to the site to share needs and priorities.
• Partner with suppliers to eliminate or avoid supply chain inefficiencies and to develop contracts and agreements, managing relationships to drive continuous improvement.
• Support Mill and Corporate Cost Savings initiatives through participation and leadership on various local and companywide teams.
• Provide back-up support and coverage for procurement of maintenance services, capital and storeroom and indirect parts purchases.

Key Skills Qualifications:

• Self-starter with the ability to learn and grasp new concepts quickly.
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills
• Analytical thinker with understanding of business drivers and a strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead teams and collaborate with other departments across the site and corporation
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment meeting various deadlines and driving initiatives forward

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
• 7 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Above average ERP (SAP preferred) experience as well as strong excel skills.

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