Storeroom Buyer

        Your story starts here.  Write it with Sylvamo.     Description: Perform procurement and storeroom functions at the Ticonderoga mill to secure goods and/or 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 Storeroom Supervisor and will be located at the Ticonderoga Mill.    Key Responsibilities: Support stores, mill operations and maintenance through supervision of stores inventory services.  Prepare and publish storeroom bid packages, evaluate and document bid responses/results Development of supply recommendations Manage supplier relationships and hold vendors accountable to pricing commitments Manage Repair/Rebuild Process End to end ownership of the MRP reorder process Renumber of temporary material numbers Investigate and process inventory deletions and obsolescence requests when identified  Focus on material description corrections Deletion of all material masters for store stock items at plant level Review materials for reference to equipment BOM’s based on historical usage information Maintain material tagging changes in SAP (planned, non-planned, reorder, min / max, etc) Resolve unidentifiable material on MRP run and communicate with Coordinator/Supplier Research and resolve inventory inaccuracies > $1,000.00 Inspect material for shelf life expiration, i.e. bearings, belts, etc Manages supplier relationships Assist maintenance as needed with the following tasks: Stores emergency material investigations Troubleshooting issues with stores material Maintain material cross referencing and compatibility Assist with material rebuild management Maintains vendor histories due to buy-outs to ensure the correct vendor is kept for supply needs and quality Quality Control for stores material Adapts to changes by suppliers to meet the needs of the mill Back up when Stores Supervisor is out and/or on vacation Participate in the Weekend Duty Rotation with Purchasing Department   Working Conditions: Must be able to wear all required personal safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protection, and fall protection in elevated positions.  May be required to work extended hours and must be available for weekend call.     Key Competencies Required: Action Oriented Customer Focus Interpersonal Savvy Organizing Priority Setting Problem Solving Strong Ability to Multi-Task   Knowledge And Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in Materials Management or Stores related field Pulp and Paper Mill experience preferred.  Industrial/manufacturing experience required. Effective Written & Verbal Communication Skills Proficient in Computer Use Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software including Excel, Word, and Outlook SAP Business Software Knowledge Preferred