The Company

Our client, a leader in the pulp and paper industry, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to become a key part of the operations team located in a small town about 100 miles East of Shreveport, LA.

The Opportunity

The Purchasing Manager will negotiate with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services. This position manages approximately $330 million in purchase spending in the areas of goods and services. Leads and manages 4 buyers, stores supervisor and coordinator, and 2 purchasing coordinators.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Establishes Purchasing Policies and ensure compliance
  
• Evaluates suppliers focusing on lean or just-in-time inventories that prevent delays in the supply chain that could shut production down and cost customers and reputation
  
• Purchases raw materials, fabricated parts, machinery, and office supplies
  
• Examines bids and makes awards, negotiates and supervises supply contracts
  
• Ensures Investment Budget rules are followed and keeps track of all DAD's to ensure adherence to policy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  
• Experience with SAP is required.
  
• Eight to 10 years of purchasing experience
  
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry will be considered a plus but not required.