Inventory & Materials Coordinator

 

 

Position Title: 

Inventory & Materials Coordinator

 

 

Pay Rate:

PL 8
$65,100-86,800
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.

 

Category/Shift: Salaried/Full Time

 

 

 

Physical Location:

100 Jensen Rd,

Prattville, AL 36067

 

 

The Job You Will Perform:

Perform procurement and storeroom support functions at the Prattville Mill, Prattville, AL to secure goods and services for the facility in accordance with purchasing policy and delegated authority so as to maximize total value received and produce results that contribute to the meeting of the facility’s business objectives.  The position reports to the Mill Storeroom Supervisor and will be located at the Prattville Mill.  

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safety leadership through modeling of safe behaviors and to ensure employee adherence to all mill safety requirements and expectations
• Provide prompt and professional purchasing services to internal customers by communicating effectively with the Operations, Engineering, Finance and Maintenance
• Demonstrate knowledge of purchasing and storeroom SAP functions including po creation, expediting, problem solving, facilitate and manage vendor updates
• Promptly handle requisitions to ensure stable supply and timely availability of materials and service and follow up with vendors regarding order status
• Deliver value to the mill through effective procurement activities at the local level as well as ensuring implementation and adherence of Global Sourcing agreements
• Prepare and publish specifications for bids, prepare and evaluate bid responses, verify history of supplier service and ability to meet contract specifications, and negotiate contracts
• Develop an effective supplier base by cultivating supplier relationships through reviews of operations and mutually beneficial programs
• Implementation of Global Sourcing Agreements  and strategies for purchasing and materials management processes at the unit level
• Obtain maximum value for IP regarding cost, quality, delivery and service levels thru methods such as negotiation
• Support Corporate MRO agreements consistent with Global Sourcing direction
• Track and report supplier performance and escalate