Purchasing Director jobs in Columbia, SC

The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for the timely purchase of all indirect materials, commodities, supplies, equipment, and services (including stores and non-stores inventories) for all site-specific internal requestors. This position utilizes organizational abilities, a customer service mindset, and attention to detail in order to promote excellence as established in the Company's vision, mission, and values.

What you will do:

• 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 backorders.
• Create RFQ’s (request for quote) based on incoming demands and Award bids which involve entering information into CMMS daily.
• In compliance with West Fraser’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures, manage the mill’s RFQ, purchase order, and receiving processes which involves the handling of any variances to orders.

• Assist in the research of equipment, parts and materials to support the operation.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives related to the mill’s inventory control inventory level optimization.
• Audit vendor performance as per corporate purchasing agreements reviewing such issues as late deliveries, incorrect shipments, damaged defective goods, etc.
• Ongoing review and change management of inventory lead times, min & max levels, and any other replenishment related master data in CMMS.

• Support all requirements of the online imaging system for invoice and receipt reconciliation process and identifying price discrepancies from receipt to invoice on a bi-weekly basis.
• Serve as one of the points of contact for accounting and suppliers regarding invoice / purchase order discrepancies.

• Lead by example.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager.

Minimum qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience (Supply Chain or Operations degree preferred)
• 3 to 5 years inventory control and/or purchasing experience
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred
• Supervisory experience (Preferably in purchasing)
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing concepts and application
• Strong computer skills including MS Office software

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

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
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, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com

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!

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 is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides itself on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

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