Position Title: Facility Buyer Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Pay Rate:
$69,600 - $92,800
PL8
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities, will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Physical Location:
Grande Prairie Pulp Mill
53024A Resources Road
County of Grande Prairie No.1
Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.
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The Job You Will Perform: Perform procurement function at the Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada mill to secure goods and/or services for the facility in accordance with purchasing policy and delegated authority so as to maximize total value received and produce results that contribute to the meeting of the facility's business objectives. The position reports to the Purchasing and will be located at the Grande Prairie mill. Position Level will vary depending upon experience and education of the successful candidate.
Primary Responsibilities - Provide prompt and professional purchasing services to internal customers by communicating effectively with the Maintenance, Operating, Engineering, and Finance areas
- Promptly handle requisitions to ensure stable supply and timely availability of materials and services
- Ensure purchased goods and services are of acceptable quality and meet established specifications and requirements
- Prepare and publish specifications for bids, evaluate bid responses, verify history of supplier service and ability to meet contract specifications, and negotiate contracts
- Develop an effective supplier base by cultivating supplier relationships through reviews of operations and mutually beneficial programs
- Recommend new suppliers based on quality, service, and competitive pricing
- Implementation of Global Sourcing Agreements and strategies for purchasing and materials management processes at the unit level
- Obtain maximum value for GCF regarding cost, quality, delivery and service levels
- Overall assurance of customer satisfaction, value generation, and service delivery for the Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada Mill
- Support Corporate and Regional MRO agreements consistent with Global Sourcing direction
- Track and report supplier performance and escalate supplier issues as appropriate
- Pursue opportunities to consolidate purchases and competitively source materials under local, regional, and global contracts
- Ensure adherence to GCF Corporate financial and purchasing policies and procedures
- Support mill safety initiatives
Working Conditions- Must be able to wear all required personal safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protection, and fall protection in elevated positions.
- May be required to work extended hours and must be available for weekend call.
Key Competencies Required:- Negotiating
- Customer Focus
- Priority Setting
- Integrity & Trust
- Action Oriented
- Drive for Results
- Organizing
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Functional/Technical Skills
The Skills You Will Bring: Required Qualifications- Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience including bidding, negotiating, and administering contracts and agreements
- Pulp and Paper Mill experience preferred. Industrial/manufacturing experience required.
- Effective Written & Verbal Communication Skills
- Proficient in Computer Use
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Power Point, Access and Outlook
- SAP Business Software Knowledge Preferred
Education:BA or BS degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance or Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience
Position reports to:Purchasing & Stores Manager
