Manager of Purchasing and Stores

Position Summary

This position manages Purchasing and Storeroom functions and activities for all North American locations including the Eastover Mill, Sumter Sheeting Plant, and the Ticonderoga mill remotely. The position has direct responsibility for Purchasing and Stores inventory and controls. The Manager of Purchasing and Stores must manage sourcing and storeroom functions at the mill in conjunction with mill operational and maintenance requirements and Global Sourcing purchasing, policies, and procedures.

The position will report to the Senior Manager of Raw Materials and Procurement Operations with functional responsibility to the mill controller. The position is responsible for managing all Purchasing and Storeroom employees.

• Execution of mill sourcing functions to meet the needs and requirements of mill operations and maintenance.
• Deliver value to the mill through effective procurement activities at the local level as well as ensuring implementation and adherence of Global Sourcing agreements.
• Lead and execute Global Sourcing strategies for purchasing and storeroom processes at the mill level.
• Ensure that Purchasing and Storeroom activities are in compliance with Corporate and Global Sourcing policies and procedures and any corporate audit agreements.
• Work with the Storeroom team and Maintenance to set objectives and manage implementation of initiatives to optimize inventory levels to reduce mill working capital while maintaining service and mill reliability.
• Track and report on supplier performance and elevate supplier issues as appropriate.
• Partner with corporate sourcing to improve procurement and supply management processes, inventories, and total cost of ownership.
• Recommend new suppliers based on quality, service, and competitive pricing.
• Ensure that risk management processes are in place -- contractor safety documents and pre-qualifications meet Sylvamo and mill requirements.
• Measure and track process improvements as outlined by Global Sourcing and mill KPI’s.
• Provide safety leadership through modeling of safe behaviors and ensuring employee adherence to all mill safety requirements and expectations.
• Develop, foster, and maintain team relationships.
• Manage Purchasing and Stores personnel including performance and development goals.
• Support and exemplify the vision, principles, and behaviors of Sylvamo.

• Microsoft Suite – Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook
• SAP, Business Warehouse, Coupa
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven skills in bidding, negotiating, and administering contracts and agreements
• Significant expertise in procurement and commercial practices
• Working knowledge and understanding of accounting and internal controls
• Knowledge of maintenance/operations planning processes

• This role requires the ability to travel to company locations approximately 30% of the time