Manager Purchasing - Kapuskasing, Canada - GreenFirst Forest Products

Description

Position: Manager Purchasing
Location: Kapuskasing – Papermill, ON

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada's forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada's forests resonates with you, come join our team.

GreenFirst is looking for a Manager Purchasing to plan, direct and control all procurement and inventory control regarding raw materials and spare parts while ensuring that quality products are available on a timely basis at low cost and at the most favorable terms and conditions.

Commitment :

• Live up to GreenFirst's values, principles, and guidelines.

• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.

• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure compliance with Kap Paper Inc. Principles and Guidelines, purchasing procedures and standards and applicable legislation.

• Ensure short term procurement plan for business unit is prepared

• Ensure all raw materials inventory is properly managed and available on a timely basis at low price with favorable terms and conditions

• Ensure raw materials specifications are met through effective quality control and deductions applied as appropriate

• Ensure employees involved with the handling of raw materials are trained according to legislative requirements (TDG & WHMIS)

• Ensure high quality spare parts & operating supplies are secured and available on a timely basis at a low price with favorable terms & conditions while maintaining low inventory levels for the entire site

• Ensure high quality materials & services are available on a timely basis at a low price with favorable terms & conditions for site capital projects

• Purchases major equipment and negotiate contracts

• Ensures the accuracy and approves all blanket orders, service contracts and all purchase orders exceeding $25000

• Ensure departmental budgets are prepared, met and variances explained with appropriate corrective action taken

• Ensure raw material price variances are explained and price forecasting is communicated on a timely basis to the operating /business units

• Prepare and implement cost and working capital reduction programs and explain variances from target

• Ensures compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations /policies & procedures and takes appropriate corrective action when required

• Assist in the development of a health and safety plan and accountable for it's implementation and maintenance

• Ensure all employees in the dept. demonstrate maximum effectiveness in role and are developed for potential future advancement including objectives setting and performance appraisals as appropriate

• Assist in the preparation of and implement a communication program to promote employee awareness, motivation and participation

• Ensure full compliance with Collective Agreement and foster sound union/management/employee relations

• Ensures suppliers & contractors are treated equitably in connection with sourcing, solicitation, award processes and decisions

• Participates in site management meetings as required and completes special assignments

Requirements :

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a purchasing role

• Work experience in a manufacturing environment or similar setting

• Completion of post-secondary education/applicable degree

• ASCM Certification – an asset

• Expert in Excel and strong computer skills to keep digital files updated and manage company's electronic files

• Sound research and analytical skills

• Strong negotiating, networking and relationship building skills