MRO Sr Buyer

Job Title:  MRO SR. Buyer

 

Position Title:

MRO Senior Buyer

 

Pay Rate:

$86,800 - $115,700

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried / Full Time

 

Physical Location:

Corporate Headquarters

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN 38197

 

The Job You Will Perform:

This position is responsible for sourcing and managing category commitments of up to $100MM annual spend for MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) materials.  Annual cost savings and negotiated TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) values are two key criteria for success.  This position contributes significantly to the profitability of International Paper by providing better performing, lower cost, and higher value materials and services.   Skills in dealing with ambiguity and conflict management are required for success.  Business acumen, market knowledge, and technical aptitude play an important part in everyday activities.  The Sr. Buyer will be self-motivated and be a resource for others in the organization. This position will reside in Memphis, TN and will report to the Global Sourcing Group Leader-MRO.   The Sr. Buyer in this position will have the following responsibilities.

 

• Own all aspects of managing assigned MRO product categories, which includes sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiation, contract development, agreement implementation, and managing the ongoing supplier relationship company-wide.  
• Understand the competitive forces in North American and global markets to more clearly determine the impact on material costs and to develop and implement an effective supply sourcing strategy.   Continually follow the supply chain, industry conditions, supply base, and products used across IP business operations, to execute buying strategies.  Continually and proactively, follow changes in the market dynamics.    
• Lead teams to carry out the Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing process that will identify sources of supply, develop the sourcing strategy, analyze supplier proposals, negotiate improved value in categories, and award business to valued suppliers.  Through this process, maximize the value for International Paper, of IP supplier agreements, with regard to cost, quality, delivery, and service levels.
• Establish contracts for materials and services in accordance with corporate policies.  Monitor contracts so they remain current to ensure IP’s leverage is maximized.   Drive contract compliance by suppliers and IP's operating facilities.
• Maintain product price control, lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews, and manage contracts to ensure on-going supportive supplier relationships.
• Achieve overall value through cost reductions, motivating mills and converting facilities to make a change in supplier, material, inventory targets or other standard operation.  Continually pursuing opportunities with tenacity, given levels of resistance encountered, is essential to attaining the full value potential of a sourcing event. 
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