Senior Facility Buyer

Senior Facility Buyer

Pine Hill, AL, United States

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Facility Buyer

Pay Rate: $75,800-$101,000 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.

Category/Shift: Salaried/Full Time

Physical

Location

7600 Hwy 10 W, Pine Hill, AL

The Job You Will Perform: Perform procurement and storeroom support functions at the Pine Hill Mill, Pine Hill, AL to secure goods and services for the facility in accordance with purchasing policy and delegated authority so as to maximize total value received and produce results that contribute to the meeting of the facility’s business objectives. The position reports to the Mill Purchasing and Stores Manager and will be located at the Pine Hill Mill.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership through modeling of safe behaviors and to ensure employee adherence to all mill safety requirements and expectations

• Provide prompt and professional purchasing services to internal customers by communicating effectively with Operations, Engineering, Finance and Maintenance

• Support a shared responsibility for capital projects through the procurement process and contract execution and adherence

• Demonstrate knowledge of purchasing and storeroom SAP functions including po creation, expediting, problem solving, facilitate and manage vendor updates

• Promptly handle requisitions to ensure stable supply and timely availability of materials and service and follow up with vendors regarding order status

• Deliver value to the mill through effective procurement activities at the local level as well as ensuring implementation and adherence of Global Sourcing agreements

• Prepare and publish specifications for bids, prepare and evaluate bid responses, verify history of supplier service and ability to meet contract specifications, and negotiate contracts

• Develop an effective supplier base by cultivating supplier relationships through reviews of operations and mutually beneficial programs

• Implementation of Global Sourcing Agreements and strategies for purchasing and materials management processes at the unit level

• Obtain maximum value for IP regarding cost, quality, delivery and service levels through methods such as negotiation

• Support Corporate MRO agreements consistent with Global Sourcing direction

• Track and report supplier performance and escalate supplier issues as appropriate

• Assist with reconciliation of invoices

• Pursue 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 IP Corporate financial and purchasing policies and procedures

• Update contractor qualifications in EBIX and ISNetWorld and assure compliance prior to issuance of a purchase order

• Working Conditions

• Must be able to wear all required personal safety equipment

• Will be required to work extended hours as needed

• Must be available to provide after hours, weekend, and holiday call, will be based on rotating schedule.

Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or similar field required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing or related field.
• Pulp and Paper Mill experience required.
• Effective Written & Verbal Communication Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP Business Software Knowledge Preferred
• Key Competencies Required: Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Drives Results, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively

Benefits

You Will Enjoy:

• International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

• We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

• International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

• International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

• International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.