Purchasing & Storeroom Manager

Position Title: 

Purchasing and Storeroom Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED

 

Pay Rate:

$83,900 – $111,800

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 annual incentive plan.

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

Maysville Mill

1241 West 2nd Street

Maysville, KY  41056

 

The Job You Will Perform:

This position manages all Purchasing and Storeroom functions and activities for the Maysville mill in Maysville, KY.  The Manager of Purchasing and Stores must manage sourcing and stores 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 West Region Procurement Operations Manager with functional responsibility to the Mill Manager.  The position is responsible for managing 4-6 Purchasing and Storeroom employees (2-3 direct reports & 2-3 indirect reports).  It will also have responsibility for managing and training a Global Sourcing Associate (GSA) and Global Sourcing Intern when assigned to the mill. Position level will vary depending upon experience and education of the successful candidate. 

• Promote a safe work environment, proactively contribute to the mill and department’s safety program and responsible for storeroom safety.
• Supervise and lead an organization that receive, stores & issues inventoried items and direct buy items & equipment.
• Develop direct reports to provide maximum customer service/support.
• Purchase materials and services from suppliers at lowest cost with consideration to quality, reliability and urgency of need.  
• Responsible for maintaining stored items condition and count to support operations & maintenance.
• Identify and implement initiatives for optimizing storeroom inventory (~$15 Million).
• Adhere to Global Sourcing and Internal Controls policies.
• Adhere to Global Sourcing Safety Leadership requirements for salary and hourly stores employees.
• Adhere to Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) Cost and Reliability requirements.
• Work with mill Maintenance Learning Leader on creation and implementation of Stores training modules
• Adhere to mill Global Manufacturing Training Initiative (GMTI) requirements for Stores
• Provide prompt and professional purchasing services to internal customers by communicating effectively with the Operating, Engineering, and Maintenance areas.
• Promptly handle requisitions to ensure stable supply and timely availability of materials.
• Ensure purchased goods and services are of acceptable quality and meet established specifications and requirements.
• Manages Reclamation of Scrap & Surplus Items & Materials.
• Manages stores equipment/item Repair Program, Consignment Program, and Vendor Managed Inventory Program all as parts of optimizing dollars expended in Stores Inventory Value.
• Identify potential suppliers and issue requests for quotes.
• Manage vendor relationships at the location, including payment and issue resolution.
• Responsible for driving value and delivering cost savings to the mill.
• Implement storeroom management best practices.
• Participates in the Weekend Duty rotation with Purchasing Department.
• Implementation of Global Sourcing Agreements and strategies for purchasing and materials management process at the unit level.
• Support mill’s 5S initiatives.
• Must be able to wear all required personal safety equipment
• May be required to work extended hours
• Must be available for after hours / weekend duty, as needed
• Participates in the Weekend Duty rotation with Purchasing Department
• Normal Working Hours 6:30AM – 4:30PM Monday-Friday
• Must be able to deal with multiple tasks that all have a sense of urgency

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Microsoft Suite – Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook
• SAP Material Management experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven skills in negotiating and administering contracts and agreements.
• Working knowledge and understanding of accounting and internal controls.
• Knowledge of maintenance/operations planning processes.
• A BS/BA degree in Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering is preferred or equivalent related experience.
• Storeroom/receiving or warehousing experience with 3-5 years pr