BuyerMaterials Manager

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 KPIs 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 Procurements 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 SAPs 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

• 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

Weve 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 weve 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. Were 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 $63800-$95600 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.

Benefits: When you join our team you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan which includes medical dental vision short and long-term disability and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism sponsor a host of diversity networks promote mentoring and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of addition after being employed for six months eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join stay and thrive with our team.