Purchasing & Stores Manager

Description:

Position Title :

Purchasing & Stores Manager

Relocation Assistance Provided

Pay Rate:

$108,200 - $ $144,300

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 :

Pine Hill Mill

7600 Hwy 10W

Pine Hill, AL 36769

The Job You Will Perform:

The Pine Hill Purchasing & Stores Manager will be responsible for the daily operations of the Purchasing team and management of the storeroom. The Manager will continue to gain alignment with identified Procurement best practices and allow us to capitalize on driven cost saving initiatives which will help us maintain our competitive advantage and our low cost position within IP. The selected individual shall be measured according Procurement metrics associated with annual objectives. This position will report the East Region Procurement Operations Manager.

Key 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 Sourcing agreements.

• Lead and execute Procurement strategies for purchasing and storeroom processes at the mill level.

• Ensure that Purchasing and Storeroom activities are in compliance with Corporate and Global Sourcing policies and procedures and any corporate audit agreements.

• Work with the Storeroom team and Maintenance to set objectives and manage implementation of initiatives to optimize 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 Global Sourcing and mill KPI’s.

• Develop, foster, and maintain team relationships.

• Management, training and development of purchasing personnel including execution of the Performance and Development Roadmap.

• Manage the Stores inventory of approximately $18MM, work with Maintenance to set objectives and manage implementation of initiatives to optimize inventory levels to reduce mill working capital while maintaining service and mill reliability.

• Implement Storeroom management best practices.

• Support and exemplify the vision, principles, and behaviors of International Paper, Global Sourcing, East Region Procurement Ops, and the Pine Hill Mill.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Proven skills in bidding, negotiating, and administering contracts and agreements

• Working knowledge and understanding of accounting and internal controls

• Knowledge of maintenance/operations planning processes.

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• 7+ years in Purchasing, Procurement and/or Storeroom preferred

• Inventory management control systems knowledge preferred

• Prior Supervisory/Leadership experience strongly preferred

• Pulp and Paper Mill experience preferred. Significant expertise in procurement and commercial practices.

• Minimum of 5 years Manufacturing/Industrial experience preferred

• Working knowledge of MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel is required

• SAP Material Management knowledge preferred, Business Warehouse, Ariba

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

• Learning on the Fly

• Managing through Systems

The 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 within a global company.

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) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting 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.

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Location:

Pine Hill, AL, US, 36769

Category: Sourcing

Date: May 20, 2024

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