Materials Buyer Jobs

Industrial buyer

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the finance manager, the buyer is responsible for purchasing equipment, parts, supplies and services for the planning, scheduling, maintenance and repair of a pulp and paper mill in order to optimize production efficiency and reduce downtime during repairs and shutdown.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Sending out quotes, price negotiating, purchase orders, work order modifications, etc.
• Buy coded inventory items
• Purchase parts, equipment, supplies and services for the mill and rolling stock
• Conduct required reporting with various departments on current inventories
• Coordinate with other buyers throughout the organization to source parts
• Maintain inventory stores
• Develop a rapport with suppliers, meet with and discuss our issues, opportunities.
• Document, arrange and follow up to ensure timely shipping and receiving of repair parts

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must have:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting
• Possess a good safety record.
• Recent Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) training (an asset).
• Experience in effective communications, multitasking, priority setting and organizational skills
• Proficient with software such as JDE, Salesforce, MS Office, Excel would be beneficial
• Demonstrated experience in negotiations, conflict management and logistics
• Bilingual, English and French, oral and written
• An undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, supply chain, engineering or related field
• Warehouse/parts and inventory management and supervision experience

The Successful Candidate will be required to participate in a background check, medical evaluation and personality assessment.

Why work at Kruger?

At Kruger, we believe in giving our employees the space to grow, within a dynamic and stimulating environment, nurturing their development, encouraging their involvement, and enriching their professional lives. It’s no wonder many of our employees have been with us for a long time.

–Fourth-generation company

–Founded in 1904

–Leader in pulp and paper industry

–5,000 employees

–10 activity sectors

–19 manufacturing sites across North America

–Strong corporate responsibility: Environmental stewardship, Health & Safety highest standards, Community engagement

Our values:

–Entrepreneurship

–Family spirit

–Commitment

–Integrity

–Customer Focus

Interested candidates can apply online through the Careers Section of www.kruger.com

or [email protected]

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper is committed to providing equal treatment and opportunity to all individuals.