Procurement Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description POSITION SCOPE The Procurement Manager’s position will be responsible for directing the purchasing and stores activities for three operating companies, namely: Woodland Pulp, LLC, St. Croix Tissue, Inc. and St. Croix Chipping, LLC ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Procurement of service contracts, equipment and supplies. • Meet current and future operating company requirements in a timely manner and including quality, price, and total vendor service. SKILLS • Solid working knowledge of supervising and managing employees. • Extensive knowledge in cost analysis, internal controls, inventory control, purchasing, shipping/receiving, negotiating contracts, and records management. • Working knowledge of automated purchasing operations including data input. • Excellent computer skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills EDUCATION & TRAINING • B.S./B.A. in Business Management • Minimum of five years of experience in supply chain management • Purchasing management experience in pulp and paper preferred • ISM certification is a plus • Prior experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is a plus. WORKING CONDITIONS • Includes working in an office, as well as within the plant. • Follow all Company safety and security standards, procedures, and policies, including wearing appropriate safety PPE. • The Company will provide training regarding the following: (a) union contracts and various reporting software programs used, including meeting environmental and safety objectives, (b) Reliability Excellence initiatives, and (c) basic understanding of inter-departmental mill processes. • There is also room for advancement or changing of work area, if so desired. This position will report directly to the Vice President, IGIC U.S. East Operations, with a dotted line reporting role to three operating companies. #J-18808-Ljbffr