Facility Buyer

Job Description
Position Title:
Facility Buyer
Pay Rate
$65,100-86,800

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift
Salaried/Full Time

Physical Location:
100 Jensen Rd

Prattville, AL 36067

The Job You Will Perform
Perform procurement and storeroom support functions at the Prattville Mill in Prattville, AL to secure goods and services for the facility in accordance with purchasing policy and delegated authority to maximize total value received and produce results that contribute to the meeting of the facility’s business objectives. The position reports to the Mill Purchasing Manager and will be located at the

Prattville Mill.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership through modeling of safe behaviors and ensuring employee adherence to all mill safety requirements and expectations
• Provide prompt and professional purchasing services to internal customers by communicating effectively with the Operations, Engineering, Finance and Maintenance
• Demonstrate knowledge of purchasing and storeroom SAP functions including PO creation, expediting, problem solving, facilitating and managing vendor updates
• Promptly handle requisitions to ensure stable supply and timely availability of materials and service and follow up with vendors regarding order status
• Deliver value to the mill through effective procurement activities at the local level as well as ensuring implementation and adherence of Global Sourcing agreements
• Prepare and publish specifications for bids, prepare and 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
• Implement Global Sourcing Agreements and strategies for purchasing and materials management processes at the unit level
• Obtain maximum value for IP regarding cost, quality, delivery and service levels through methods such as negotiation
• Support Corporate 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 national contracts
• Provide backup and vacation relief to other team members
• Ensure adherence to IP Corporate financial and purchasing policies and procedures
• Support raw materials inventory management and ordering
• Work with vendors, corporate teams, mill stakeholders, Accounts Payable, and other teams as needed to resolve invoice issues presented through email, PINS, blocked invoice report, GRIR report, ARIBA notifications, and others processes
  
  

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
• Will be required to work extended hours as needed
• Must be available to provide after hours, weekend, and holiday call, based on rotating schedule
  
  

Key Competencies Required

• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
  
  

The Skills You Will Bring

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with inventory management, 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
  
  

About Us
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join
International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.