Senior Facility Buyer

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.

The 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