Raw Materials Specialist

Position Summary

Reporting to the Sourcing Manager - Chemicals, the Raw Materials Specialist manages all phases of the purchasing operation of raw materials for Twin Rivers Paper Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively supports and promotes safe work practices throughout the mill by being present at safety activities and personally encouraging safe behaviors.
• Keeps abreast of modern purchasing practices and techniques and directs staff in the development of modern purchasing and inventory management techniques.
• Affixes with contracts and purchase agreements.
• Manages bulk raw material inventories and orders accordingly.
• Manages material flow to ensure inventory is maintained at the optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at the appropriate levels.
• Participates in month end closing as well as yearend.
• Collaborates with transportation department for pick-ups.
• Communicates with operators in the color prep and beater rooms.
• Helps with the development of the annual budget, tracks performance, identifies and implements opportunities to improve cost performance.
• Attends and supports the daily mill production meeting and participates in other meetings such as safety, contractor performance, business review, project scheduling, budget review and staff meetings as required.
• Reports problems with the food safety management system to identified person(s).
• Has an awareness of the Food Safety Policy, GMP’s, HACCP principles and Food Safety Standard.

Required Qualifications

• College degree, preferably in Chemical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Procurement or paper mill operations
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook proficiency

Key Competencies

• Actively supports and promotes safe work practices
• Ability to communicate and listen effectively
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal relationship skills
• Strong attention to detail and good time management skills
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs