Purchasing Manager

Job Category: Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Requisition Number: PURCH
016588

Posted: February 11, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

Allendale ALD
Allendale
9918 Buford's Bridge Highway
Fairfax, SC 29827, USA

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber, OSB and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America! Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

At West Fraser, our Purchasing Manager is responsible for the timely purchase and storage of all indirect materials, commodities, supplies, equipment, and services for all site‐specific internal requestors. This position utilizes organizational abilities, a customer service mindset and attention to detail to promote excellence as established in the Company vision, mission, and values.

• Storeroom inventory replenishment:
  Verifying approved purchase requisition line demands against stores inventories, thereby ensuring appropriate mill inventory levels are adhered to.
• Direct communication with maintenance Planner(s) on purchase order delivery statuses which involves expediting materials to meet work order material requirements dates from the requester and managing back orders.
• Create RFQs (request for quote) based on incoming demands and award bids by entering information into CMMS.
• Directly manage the site’s RFQ, purchase order, and receiving processes including order discrepancies and variance.
• Negotiate site‑specific purchasing and service agreements and assist in researching equipment, parts, and materials.
• Identify opportunities to enhance workflows/processes, vendor rationalization, and inventory level optimization.
• Audit vendor performance as per corporate purchasing agreements.
• Review and manage inventory lead times, min/max levels, and other replenishment‑related master data in CMMS.
• Create new resource numbers and identify storage locations for new inventory.
• Perform filing requirements for invoice and receipt reconciliation.
• Research and identify price discrepancies from receipt to invoice and manage transactions with vendors.
• Collect data when setting up new vendors and supply applicable documentation to accounting.
• Serve as the central point of contact for accounting and suppliers regarding invoice/purchase order discrepancies.
• Manage vendor relations and details of lease/rental agreements for all equipment used on site.
• Oversee site vendors who fall under the purchasing domain i.e. Fastenal, Motion, Waste/Recycling, etc.
• Manage storeroom and inventory budgets as well as provide oversight to project budgets and parts.
• Manage corporate card expenses and report using company software.
• Other duties as assigned by site leadership.

• Eligible to legally work in the United States
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in supply chain/operations management or 5 years of inventory/purchasing experience.
• Experienced working within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experienced managing direct reports and managing timecards.
• Possess strong computer skills including MS Office software, CMMS systems, and ERP.
• Ability to travel for training, meetings, or events. Must be able to travel via car and air when required.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and maintain the relationship between purchasing, planning, and accounting.
• Possess a strong understanding of process requirements and critical components required to keep the mill operational and have the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Be reliable by possessing consistent and predictable attendance behavior.

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On‑the‑job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:  We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site.

No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug‑Free Workplace (DFW. West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.