Buyer/Materials Manager - Columbia Falls, MT

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Description
You are a proactive, experienced procurement and material management professional who has a passion for generating cost savings, maintaining accurate inventory, getting the right parts at the right time, reducing inventory costs, improving KPI’s and supplier performance for a multi-million dollar facility. You will play an important role of supporting mill operations and partnering with teams across Weyerhaeuser, supporting the Operations Procurement Lead Team, mill maintenance and operations, and other functional teams.
In this role, your primary responsibility will be to support mill uptime reliability by managing all functions of ordering MRO parts, bulk supplies, equipment, services, Capital Projects services and supplies, and support our Operations Procurement strategy. You will do this by aligning your efforts with mill goals, Wood Products goals, Operations Procurement strategy and roadmap, company vision, operational excellence and reliability initiatives. To be successful in this role, you will build relationships and partner with the Procurement Lead Team, mill leadership, mill storeroom, maintenance, planning & scheduling, and other stakeholders within WP. The position supports Columbia Falls MDF and may periodically provide back-up procurement support to other Montana Wood Products facilities based on business needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

ALIGNMENT

Comply with Operations Procurement guidance, policies, and procedures

Align with and support Mill leadership

Effectively communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders

FUNCTIONAL

Responsible for RFx process of non-stocked items, high value inventory, services, certain Capital Project requirements; and issuing SAP Purchase Orders or Contracts to vendors 

Negotiate pricing and commercial terms 

Responsible for investment recovery processes including the sale and disposal of surplus assets 

Utilize Operations Procurement’s strategic contracts 

Generate and record cost savings 

Maintain a high level of On-Time-Delivery 

Responsible for Supplier relationship at the local level, performance, and issue resolution 

Provide direct leadership and supervision of assigned storeroom personnel. 

Manage the Storeroom workspace by maintaining a clean and organized environment, parts labelling, security/access, proper storage, picking and kitting 

Participate in audits of the storeroom when required 

Other duties as assigned 

PROCEDURAL 

Follow all Weyerhaeuser safety training, policies, and procedures 

Understand latest Incoterms 

Ensure scope of work is clearly defined within Purchase Order or Contract, working with requisitioner when there is need to clarify 

Effective use of Scheduling Agreements 

Ensure inventory has the appropriate minimum and maximum levels 

Issue resolution to address shortages, receiving counts, and follow RMA/RGA process 

TRANSACTIONAL 

Process clearing of Invoices awaiting approval within the Approval Work Cycle 

Maintain SAP Contracts for Material Master sourcing 

Maintain Purchase Orders and Scheduling Agreements accuracy, including cleanup and closeout 

Maintain accurate recordkeeping of the Storeroom receiving and shipping 

Resolve invoices that require intervention within SAP’s Workcycle tool 

Resolve inventory discrepancies by utilizing root cause analysis method 

Dispose surplus and obsolete inventory 

Accountable for the performance, training, and safety of storeroom personnel 

Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively throughout the work shift 

PERFORMANCE 

Ensure every purchase order and contract issued supports safe mill operation (suppliers or contractors safety record) and maximizes mill uptime reliability (reliable on time deliveries) 

Good performance of mill Procurement and Storeroom Key Performance Indicators (KPI) 

Support Capital Projects with Procurement assigned tasks 

TRAINING 

Satisfactorily complete training curriculum assigned by Operations Procurement Lead team or other functional areas (Procurement, Ethics & Compliance, HR, IT Security, Import/Export, etc.) 

Complete assigned self-assessment exercises • Provide training to local new hires 

Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED

2+ years of Buyer experience preferably in a heavy industry or manufacturing environment 

SAP experience (or other ERP Experience) 

Experience negotiating terms and conditions 

Collaborative, and ability to communicate (oral, written) at all levels within the organization 

Strong experience in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, Power Point, etc.) 

Strong knowledge of Inventory Management practices 

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 

Committed to professional ethical standards. 

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

Knowledge of safety rules and regulations, safe warehousing standards

About Wood Products 

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products. 

About Weyerhaeuser 

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $63,800-$95,600 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Job Procurement, Logistics, & Transportation
Primary LocationUSA-MT-Columbia Falls
Schedule Full-time
Job Level Individual Contributor
Job Type Experienced
Shift Day (1st)
Relocation Assistance Available