Buyer/Materials Manager - Weyerhaeuser : Job Details

YOU ARE… an influencer, critical thinker, and collaborator to your stakeholders. You are passionate about safety, developing people, and your background in [wood sciences, wood products, manufacturing, etc.] is a powerful combination. You understand the importance of maximizing operational excellence, while continuing to maintain our company's reputation. 

WE ARE…a safety first, safety always-focused team with a culture that fosters inclusion and empowers everyone to have a voice. We understand the goals and have the knowledge, skills and training to effectively perform our jobs. Success is the responsibility of the collective team, and our Core Values and People Principles guide our business decisions and how we operate every day.

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Buyer/Materials Manager to join our new Timberstrand facility in Monticello, AR. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position and reports directly to the site Plant 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 KPI's and supplier performance for a multi-million-dollar facility. You are also a safety focused leader who leads by example and champions our Safety first, Safety Always foundational values. You will play an important role in 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 initial primary responsibility will be to support the construction phases related to asset procurement and supply agreements while transitioning to support and lead the operational need as Buyer/Materials Manager, focusing on 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.

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
• Play a role in setting up a new storeroom including layout, storage, material barcoding, mobile lift etc to ensure world class spare parts management.
• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management
• Professional supply chain management accreditation (CPM, CPIM, SCMP, SMT or equivalent)
• Internal candidates – completion of Operations Procurement training modules
• Experience in MRO procurement supporting Maintenance and Capital Projects
• 5 years' experience in Procurement, Operations

Monticello is a uniquely charming town that combines natural beauty with a strong sense of community, making it a hidden gem in southeast Arkansas. Home to the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), the town is also conveniently located near Little Rock and Pine Bluff, providing easy access to big-city amenities and attractions. Monticello provides a variety of cultural and historic activities, and the beautiful Lake Monticello offers outdoor/wildlife recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating and camping.

Relocation is available

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $74,561 -$111,841 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 7% 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 company's 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 employment. In 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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