Buyer - Indirect/MRO

2 weeks ago

Spring Grove, United States Pixelle Specialty Solutions Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

Pixelle Specialty Solutions™  SPRING GROVE PAPER MILL,  is the largest specialty paper company in North America, with fully integrated pulp and paper operations in Chillicothe, Ohio, Jay, Maine, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, Stevens Point, Wisconsin and a coating operation in Fremont, Ohio. Supported by an experienced product development team, Pixelle excels in designing customized solutions that help customers bring new products to market. With a long history of leadership in the paper industry, Pixelle delivers the most comprehensive portfolio of specialty papers to help you meet today’s challenging demands.

Job Description

Role

Provide leadership for all purchasing activity related to assigned commodities/services to support quality, delivery and cost goals for current production and new product development.  Maintain knowledge of business objectives, current practices and internal customer needs.  Apply analytical skills to: 1) Identify opportunities for continuous improvement; 2) Facilitate the necessary data collection or supplier support; 3) Lead cross-functional decision making teams; 4) Implement changes that support business objectives.

Accountabilities

  • Manage the working relationships with suppliers by resolving quality, delivery, cost, or performance issues with the supplier. Lead corrective action response activities and monitor effectiveness. Make certain that company concerns and supplier responses are well understood by both parties;
  • Participate in the development of and communication to the supplier of their performance.  Work with suppliers and mill personnel in all problematic areas to implement effective and sustainable changes;
  • Effectively communicate opportunities and successes to all levels of the organization;
  • Assist in development of sourcing strategies by tracking annual spend information. Participate in, and in some areas lead, cross-functional teams tasked with analyzing spend info, developing “requests for proposal” (RFP), reviewing RFPs, and negotiating/awarding business;
  • Identify process/productivity improvements in MRO, Services, Raw Materials, Packaging or other procurement areas; prioritize the opportunities with the highest “return on investment” (ROI) and with support of management drive implementation of necessary changes;
  • Proficient with commercial contracts plus knowledge of purchasing law, UCC/INCO, import/export regulations, terms and conditions and foreign currency; DPO management including cash discount impacts; cash flow and inventory management;
  • Participate in key project initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, etc.) as requested;
  • Plan, schedule and source Services, Raw Materials, Packaging, and MRO supplies used within operations;
  • Evaluate suppliers, prices, alternative materials, service and delivery to determine and/or recommend preferred purchasing strategy that maximizes total value to our organization;
  • Develop, negotiate and administer supply agreements;
  • Meet established safety-specific performance plan requirements which include performing workplace safety observations, inspections, and awareness initiatives throughout the year;
  • Follow & participate in ISO9001 & ISO 14001
Qualifications

Requirements

Experience in procurement or other applicable business experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required competencies/skill sets:  Problem solving abilities; business acumen; proficient on PC, electronic communication and integrated purchasing systems; able to conduct market research using the Internet, as well as other research tools; possesses very good analytical and communication skills; Excellent emotional intelligence and the ability to prioritize and efficiently handle multiple assignments.

Preferred competencies/skill sets:  Technical/functional expertise and negotiation skills. Ability to understand and interpret legal and commercial terms and condition documents

Previous Paper Industry or other heavy industry experience a plus.

 

    



Additional Information

Competitive healthcare benefit package and 401K match.

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