Buyer/Materials Manager - Monticello, AR

Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.DescriptionYOU 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:ALIGNMENTComply with Operations Procurement guidance, policies, and proceduresAlign with and support Mill leadershipEffectively communicate and collaborate with all stakeholdersFUNCTIONALResponsible for RFx process of non-stocked items, high value inventory, services, certain Capital Project requirements; and issuing SAP Purchase Orders or Contracts to vendorsNegotiate pricing and commercial termsResponsible for investment recovery processes including the sale and disposal of surplus assetsUtilize 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 resolutionPlay 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 kittingParticipate in audits of the storeroom when requiredOther duties as assignedPROCEDURALFollow all Weyerhaeuser safety training, policies, and proceduresUnderstand latest IncotermsEnsure scope of work is clearly defined within Purchase Order or Contract, working with requisitioner when there is need to clarifyEffective use of Scheduling Agreements Ensure inventory has the appropriate minimum and maximum levelsIssue resolution to address shortages, receiving counts, and follow RMA/RGA processTRANSACTIONALProcess clearing of Invoices awaiting approval within the Approval Work CycleMaintain SAP Contracts for Material Master SourcingMaintain Purchase Orders and Scheduling Agreements accuracy, including cleanup and closeoutMaintain accurate recordkeeping of the Storeroom receiving and shippingResolve invoices that require intervention within SAP's Workcycle toolResolve inventory discrepancies by utilizing root cause analysis method Dispose surplus and obsolete inventoryAccountable for the performance, training, and safety of storeroom personnelMust be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the work shiftPERFORMANCEEnsure 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 TRAININGSatisfactorily 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 exercisesProvide training to local new hiresAdditional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent2+ years of Buyer experience preferably in a heavy industry or manufacturing environmentSAP experience (or other ERP Experience)Experience negotiating terms and conditionsCollaborative, and ability to communicate (oral, written) at all levels within the organizationStrong experience in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, Power Point, etc.)Strong knowledge of Inventory Management practices Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesCommitted to professional ethical standards. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Knowledge of safety rules and regulations, safe warehousing standardsPreferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in supply chain managementProfessional supply chain management accreditation (CPM, CPIM, SCMP, SMT or equivalent)Internal candidates - completion of Operations Procurement training modulesExperience in MRO procurement supporting Maintenance and Capital Projects5 years' experience in Procurement, OperationsMonticello 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 availableWhat 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.Job Procurement, Logistics, & TransportationPrimary LocationUSA-AR-MonticelloSchedule Full-timeJob Level ManagerJob Type ExperiencedShift Day (1st)Relocation Assistance Available