Buyer Assistant

Sofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, is a leading manufacturer of hygiene tissue paper products globally. Established in 2012 within the United States, and headquartered in Horsham, PA, Sofidel America operates 14 manufacturing plants across eleven states, including Minnesota. With subsidiaries in 15 countries and over 4,500 employees worldwide, Sofidel Group is dedicated to producing high‑quality paper for hygienic and domestic use.

This role is a key player in our onsite leadership at the Duluth Mill. The Duluth location is undergoing a major capital investment and expansion of operations, making it an exciting time to join our team. Currently we are building out a 550,000 square foot Converting Center at our Duluth, MN site. Today we have a strong Paper Machine Operations with a state‑of‑the‑art Tissue Machine.

As we build out our site we will move from a Paper Mill to a fully integrated Paper and Converting Operation that leverages state‑of‑the‑art technology and a GPS laser‑guided warehousing system. This role would support both our Paper Machine Operations, as well as our up and coming Converting and Warehousing Operations. Build your career with us, as we grow this role will grow in responsibility and develop.

With on‑the‑job training, consistency, and a willingness to learn and support the team, a long‑term career in the Twin Ports is attainable with a worldwide recognized stable employer. Our workforce is engaged, dependable, and values team‑based culture. Apply today if you are looking for a workplace where you can grow and develop within the organization and learn an industry that has a consistent growth trajectory.

An ideal team member is highly organized and interested in a team‑based work setting with a curious mind.

As a Buyer Assistant you will be responsible for managing the purchasing process for the categories of goods, with the aim of increasing the generation of value for the business and to create new business‑financial opportunities in accordance with the established company strategies, guidelines and procedures. We are looking for an individual who can navigate our Enterprise Resource Planning software system (SAP) that supports our purchasing needs.

If you have related experience, find out more about the role by applying today and we will connect with you as soon as possible. This is a priority position for our sites recruiting goals, and we are looking for trainable team member that can hit the ground running.

The hourly rate for this role is $26.44 an hour with a bonus opportunity.

• Negotiate purchasing terms with suppliers and in compliance with the set objectives, in order to meet the expectations of the internal stakeholders.
• Manage the categories of goods in accordance with the technical requirements concerned and in the interest of business optimization.
• Promote the development of economies of scale and the improvement and optimization of relationships, making uniform and centralizing control of the Suppliers Management/purchasing process.
• Participate in the supplier selection process.
• Monitor the suitability of the requirements of suppliers in relation to the needs of the group.
• Implement the best practices for managing the purchasing process.
• Interface with the organizational positions of the Sofidel America Purchasing Department and the other corporate departments in the execution of their operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management or equivalent business experience.
• 3+ years’ Purchasing and Customer Service experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organization skills with ability to multi‑task and work independently.
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Customer service – internal and external.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Stand

C (Constantly)

O (Occasionally)

Walk

C (Constantly)

11-20 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

Sit

F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

C (Constantly)

51- 100 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

C (Constantly)

Over 100 lbs.

N (Not Applicable)

Speak

F (Frequently)

Hear Clearly

F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder

O…