Purchasing Manager
Company: Sylvamo
Location: Eastover
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Purchasing ManagerEastover, SC 29044, USAReq #863Monday,
December 12, 2022At Sylvamo, were a team on a mission. Joining us,
youll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while
delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and
entertain the world.Come grow with us!Position Description:This
position manages all Purchasing and Storeroom functions and
activities for the Eastover Mill and Sumter Sheeting Plant. The
position has direct responsibility for Purchasing and Stores
inventory and controls. The Manager of Purchasing and Stores must
manage sourcing and storeroom functions at the mill in conjunction
with mill operational and maintenance requirements and Global
Sourcing purchasing, policies, and procedures. The position is
responsible for managing approximately 16 Purchasing and Storeroom
employees. The position reports to the Mill Controller.Key
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Responsible to provide safety leadership through modeling of
safe behaviors and to ensure employee adherence to all mill safety
requirements and expectations.
- Execution of mill sourcing functions to meet the needs and
requirements of mill operations and maintenance
- Deliver value to the mill through effective procurement
activities at the local level as well as ensuring implementation
and adherence of Global Sourcing agreements.
- Lead and execute Global Sourcing strategies for purchasing and
storeroom processes at the mill level.
- Ensure that Purchasing and Storeroomactivities are in
compliance with Corporate and Global Sourcing policies
andprocedures and any corporate audit agreements.
- Work with the Storeroom team and Maintenance toset objectives
and manage implementation of initiatives tooptimize inventory
levels to reduce mill working capital while maintaining service and
mill reliability.
- Track and report supplier performance and escalate supplier
issues as appropriate.
- Serve on regional cross-functional teams to improve procurement
and supply management processes, inventories, and total cost of
ownership.
- Recommend new suppliers based on quality, service, and
competitive pricing.
- Facilitate risk management processes -- contractor insurance,
safety documents and pre-qualifications are in place and meet IP
and mill requirements.
- Measure and track process improvements as outlined by the
Eastover Mill and Global Sourcing.
- Responsible to provide safety leadership through modeling of
safe behaviors and to ensure employee adherence to all mill safety
requirements and expectations.
- Develop, foster, and maintain team and mill relationships.
- Management of Purchasing and Stores personnel including
execution of the Performance and Development Roadmap.
- Support and exemplify the vision, principles, and behaviors of
both Sylvamo N.A. and the Eastover Mill.Working Conditions/Personal
Demand
- Must be able to wear all required personal safety equipment
including but not limited toeye protection, hearing protection,
safety shoes, head protection, etc.
- Successful candidates should be open for future relocation
potentialPosition Qualifications Competencies required for the
position
- Action Oriented
- Customer Focus
- Drive for Results
- Negotiating
- Organizing
- Building Effective Teams
- Conflict Management
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Problem Solving
- Managerial Courage
- Dealing with ambiguity
- Managing through systemsSkills and Knowledge required for the
position:
- Microsoft Suite Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
- SAP, Business Warehouse
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proven skills in bidding, negotiating, and administering
contracts and agreements.
- Significant expertise in procurement and commercial
practices.
- Working knowledge and understanding of accounting and internal
controls.
- Knowledge of maintenance/operations planning
processes.Education and Work Experience
- A BS/BA degree in Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or
Engineering is required or equivalent purchasing related
experience.
- Procurement and/or Stores experience with 5 10 years
preferred.
- Five years of experience working in an industrial manufacturing
operation.
- Paper Mill experience is preferred.
- Storeroom Management experience and familiarity with inventory
management control systems is preferred.
- Relocation assistance will be providedwith this
position.Sylvamo 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.Other details
- Job FamilySourcing
- Job FunctionProcurement
- Pay TypeSalary
- Eastover, SC 29044, USASylvamo 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.
Keywords: Sylvamo, Columbia , Purchasing Manager, Professions , Eastover, South Carolina
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