Manager, Purchasing & Stores

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Kingsport Packaging, (Tennessee, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Manager, Purchasing & Stores. This job is full-time permanent.

Job Summary:

The purchasing manager provides procurement expertise and leadership to support the mill. The purchasing manager complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics and ensures site compliance with regard to contracts, initiatives, and policies. This role primarily impacts site Operations/Maintenance/Finance: Optimizing material pricing, sourcing and on time deliveries.  Manage/negotiate vendor contracts to minimize risk.  Seek savings opportunities through competitive bids, inventory reduction & vendor payment terms. This is a departmental manager role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with mill manufacturing, plant maintenance and/or staff groups to understand business drivers and align purchasing objectives with business goals.
• Advocate for and act as the liaison and primary point of contact with Domtar’s Central Purchasing Group.
• Sets strategic priorities and goals as Unit Leader for Storeroom & Purchasing.
• Manage purchasing processes and strategies. 
• Manage and process site business transactions (i.e. day to day buying).
• Resolve procurement and storeroom issues
• Function as the mill procurement subject matter expert.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve poor performance/exceptions and escalate as necessary to Domtar’s Central Purchasing Group.

Required Education/Professional Experiences:

Minimum education, required certifications

• Associate degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• Five or more years’ experience in purchasing
• Experience with SAP or other business enterprise software application
• Experience in conducting competitive inquiries.
• Experience in negotiating, preparing and administering contracts and agreements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word

Preferred Education/Professional Experiences:

Preferred education and certifications   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• Industrial Maintenance knowledge/experience is a plus
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or ability/willingness to get same preferred
• Experience with PI, CCP
• Experience with a union workforce
• Experience in developing effective procurement strategies based on supply/demand evaluations or other market analysis

Critical Competencies:

Leadership, Technical, Innovation and Work Complexity

• Knowledge of supply chain/materials management and procurement principles
• Knowledge of commercial terms and business law
• Knowledge of accounting functions that applies to purchasing, strong analytical skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with outside resources
• Ability to communicate with finance, operations, and maintenance groups

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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