Purchasing Agent
Brief Description
Purpose
Accountable for site compliance of all corporate supplier agreements.
Collaborates in managing the planning and implementation of the procurement of goods and services for a facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement a coordinated materials management approach to inventory management and procurement
- Manage inventory usage and levels to manage key performance indicators (KPI’s)
- Ensure that all purchasing policies and procedures are followed
- Identify and implement “value-added” cost reduction and process improvement opportunities
- Negotiate and process requisitions and purchase orders for operating supplies, goods and services ensuring timely delivery and at maximum total cost benefit
- Satisfy the operating plant site and end-users’ inventory requirements
- Collaborate with vendors and plant locations to support quality efforts
- Develop and manage long-term supplier relationships
- Manage and report the weekly/monthly spending
- Manage site order-to-pay process including, but not limited to: open purchase order report, receiving process, received not invoiced (RNI) report, and invoiced not received (INR) report
- Manage and oversee site compliance of corporate supply agreements
- Negotiate site specific agreements to meet plant requirements
- Leverage buying capabilities through coordination of purchases and development of relationships with key suppliers
- Team with key internal customers to meet goods and services requirements
- Communicate supply management strategies and projects
- Develop an understanding of, support of, and use of the supply management seven step business process
- Perform all duties in accordance with environmental, health and safety (EHS) rules and regulations
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
- Five years of direct or indirect purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with purchasing or working knowledge of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies
- Experience with cost reduction/vendor improvement programs
- Demonstrated procurement/supply management experience
- Excellent purchasing and negotiating skills
- Able to develop materials management plan metrics
- Able to build and maintain strong supplier and site relationships
- Self-starter with a high degree of individual initiative
- Excellent interpersonal, people, problem-solving and leadership skills
- Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
- Strong consensus-builder with a service orientation
- Computer/systems literate including experience with Excel and manufacturing based ERP systems, preferably Oracle’s Enterprise One (E1)
- Able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a high-volume environment
- Knowledge of effective supervisory and management practices and techniques
- To work in and maintain a highly functional team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
About Roseburg Forest Products
Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held company based in Springfield, Oregon. Founded in 1936, we are a leading North American producer of engineered wood, exterior trim, plywood, lumber, and medium density fiberboard (MDF). Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations. At Roseburg, we believe in making lives better from the ground up through the products we create, the relationships we build, and the communities we support. Our team of passionate professionals value safety, integrity, and excellence in all we do. From the mill to the forest to the office, you’ll find opportunities to grow and contribute to a company that cares for people, communities, and the environment.
Benefits
- Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match and 3% automatic company contribution
- Vacation starting at 3 weeks and 11 paid holidays per year
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance options
- Mental health benefits for the entire family, including 8 free annual sessions per person
- Wellness programs and incentives, including biometric screenings & wellness challenges
- Paid time away from work for illness or injury, as well as paid parental bonding time
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Company match for charitable contributions
- Education assistance and professional development support
- Financial and retirement counseling
- Additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance, student loan refinancing, and exclusive scholarships for child dependents, and more!