Purchasing & Stores Manager

Position Title: 

Purchasing and Storeroom Manager

Pay Rate:

$86,800 - $115,700

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Henderson Mill

1500 Commonwealth Drive

Henderson, KY  42420

The Job You Will Perform:

This position manages all Purchasing and Storeroom functions and activities for the Henderson mill in Henderson, KY.  The Manager of Purchasing and Stores must manage sourcing and stores functions at the mill in conjunction with mill operational and maintenance requirements and Global Sourcing purchasing, policies, and procedures. The position will report to the West Region Procurement Operations Manager with functional responsibility to the Mill Manager.  The position is responsible for managing 2-3 salaried employees.  It will also have responsibility for managing and training a Global Sourcing Associate (GSA) and Global Sourcing Intern when assigned to the mill. Position level will vary depending upon experience and education of the successful candidate. 

• Promote a safe work environment, proactively contribute to the mill and department’s safety program and responsible for storeroom safety.
• Supervise and lead an organization that receive, stores & issues inventoried items and direct buy items & equipment.
• Develop direct reports to provide maximum customer service/support.
• Purchase materials and services from suppliers at lowest cost with consideration to quality, reliability and urgency of need.  
• Responsible for maintaining stored items condition and count to support operations & maintenance.
• Identify and implement initiatives for optimizing storeroom inventory (~$6 Million).
• Adhere to Global Sourcing and Internal Controls policies.
• Adhere to Global Sourcing Safety Leadership requirements for salary and hourly stores employees.
• Adhere to Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) Cost and Reliability requirements.
• Adhere to mill Global Manufacturing Training Initiative (GMTI) requirements for Stores
• Provide prompt and professional purchasing services to internal customers by communicating effectively with the Operating, Engineering, and Maintenance areas.
• Promptly handle requisitions to ensure stable supply and timely availability of materials.
• Ensure purchased goods and services are of acceptable quality and meet established specifications and requirements.
• Manages Reclamation of Scrap & Surplus Items & Materials.
• Manages stores equipment/item Repair Program, Consignment Program, and Vendor Managed Inventory Program all as parts of optimizing dollars expended in Stores Inventory Value.
• Identify potential suppliers and issue requests for quotes.
• Manage vendor relationships at the location, including payment and issue resolution.
• Responsible for driving value and delivering cost savings to the mill.
• Implement storeroom management best practices.
• Participates in the Weekend Duty rotation with Purchasing Department.
• Implementation of Global Sourcing Agreements and strategies for purchasing and materials management process at the unit level.
• Support mill’s 5S initiatives.
• Must be able to wear all required personal safety equipment
• May be required to work extended hours
• Must be available for after hours / weekend duty, as needed
• Participates in the Weekend Duty rotation with Purchasing Department
• Normal Working Hours 6:30AM – 4:30PM Monday-Friday
• Must be able to deal with multiple tasks that all have a sense of urgency

The Qualification, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Microsoft Suite – Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook
• SAP Material Management experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven skills in negotiating and administering contracts and agreements.
• Working knowledge and understanding of accounting and internal controls.
• Knowledge of maintenance/operations planning processes.
• A BS/BA degree in Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering is preferred or equivalent related experience.
• Storeroom/receiving or warehousing experience with 3-5 years preferred.
• Prefer 3-5-years of experience working in an industrial manufacturing operation.   Paper Mill experience is preferred.

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
•  Customer Focus
•  Drive for Results
• Negotiating
• Organizing
• Building Effective Teams
• Conflict Management
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Problem Solving
•  Managerial Courage
• Learning on the Fly
• Managing through Systems

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 in Procurement, Inventory Management and Supply Chain Logistic while developing promotional opportunities within a global company

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) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting 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. 

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