Purchasing Agent jobs in Longview, TX

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The successful candidate must be competent and qualified to assist the sawmill operations in obtaining cost-effective, quality parts and supplies. The candidate will work closing with the mill’s management to ensure the proper and timely inventory supply along with meeting and exceeding the mill’s operating goals and cost budget.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Receive, store & issue parts and materials to mill personnel
• Purchase all maintenance, repair, and operating supplies and services in a timely manner
• Research and gather required information and write up descriptions for entering new items into inventory
• Enter MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) and cycle counts into the Oracle system
• Meet or exceed key performance measures
• Negotiate, manage and monitor supplies contracts
• Develop and maintain long term vendor relationships
• Assure purchasing policies and compliance is followed
• Comply with safety and corporate guidelines
• Maintain a clean and orderly storeroom

Required skills and experience include:

• A minimum of 4 years purchasing experience
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Preferred skills:

• Experience with Oracle is a plus
• 4-year degree (BS/BA) preferred
• Prefer experience with a wood products company or at a lumber manufacturing business

Other:

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and a
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match and an additional retirement contribution
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/jobs

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 a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America and the largest softwood lumber producer globally!

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.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace