Manager Purchasing / Directeur(trice) des Achats

at  GreenFirst

LOCATION: KAPUSKASING - PAPERMILL, ON

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada’s forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada’s forests resonates with you, come join our team.
GreenFirst is looking for a Manager Purchasing to plan, direct and control all procurement and inventory control regarding raw materials and spare parts while ensuring that quality products are available on a timely basis at low cost and at the most favorable terms and conditions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a purchasing role
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment or similar setting
• Completion of post-secondary education/applicable degree
• ASCM Certification - an asset
• Expert in Excel and strong computer skills to keep digital files updated and manage company’s electronic files
• Sound research and analytical skills
• Strong negotiating, networking and relationship building skills
  Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@kappaper.ca
  Please include the job title in the subject line of your email

• Ensure compliance with Kap Paper Inc. Principles and Guidelines, purchasing procedures and standards and applicable legislation.
• Ensure short term procurement plan for business unit is prepared
• Ensure all raw materials inventory is properly managed and available on a timely basis at low price with favorable terms and conditions
• Ensure raw materials specifications are met through effective quality control and deductions applied as appropriate
• Ensure employees involved with the handling of raw materials are trained according to legislative requirements (TDG & WHMIS)
• Ensure high quality spare parts & operating supplies are secured and available on a timely basis at a low price with favorable terms & conditions while maintaining low inventory levels for the entire site
• Ensure high quality materials & services are available on a timely basis at a low price with favorable terms & conditions for site capital projects
• Purchases major equipment and negotiate contracts
• Ensures the accuracy and approves all blanket orders, service contracts and all purchase orders exceeding $25000
• Ensure departmental budgets are prepared, met and variances explained with appropriate corrective action taken
• Ensure raw material price variances are explained and price forecasting is communicated on a timely basis to the operating /business units
• Prepare and implement cost and working capital reduction programs and explain variances from target
• Ensures compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations /policies & procedures and takes appropriate corrective action when required
• Assist in the development of a health and safety plan and accountable for it’s implementation and maintenance
• Ensure all employees in the dept. demonstrate maximum effectiveness in role and are developed for potential future advancement including objectives setting and performance appraisals as appropriate
• Assist in the preparation of and implement a communication program to promote employee awareness, motivation and participation
• Ensure full compliance with Collective Agreement and foster sound union/management/employee relations
• Ensures suppliers & contractors are treated equitably in connection with sourcing, solicitation, award processes and decisions
• Participates in site management meetings as required and completes special assignments