The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for the timely purchase of all indirect materials, commodities, supplies, equipment, and services (including stores and non-stores inventories) for all site-specific internal requestors. This position utilizes organizational abilities, a customer service mindset, and attention to detail in order to promote excellence as established in the Company’s vision, mission, and values.

This position will encompass areas such as inventory management and will work in conjunction with assistance of the planner and requisitioner roles. Dealing with contract negotiations and researching and identifying opportunities for growth, the role will focus on ensuring consistent service delivery is maintained while driving continuous improvement. This role supports and participates in the Health and Safety Program. You will enforce safety rules and safe work practices and procedures.

You'll Do:

• Maintaining a safe level of inventory of all critical parts in Stores to ensure that there will be no down time due to parts not being on hand when required.
• Use Maximo ERP system to manage and process purchase requisitions
• Manage and process purchase orders for all direct buy materials for work orders required by mill departments
• Investigate and negotiate best price with vendors for materials requested
• Assist in the control of spare parts inventory
• Help to identify and solve problems pertaining to discrepancies in inventory.
• Aid in maintaining and processing New Item Requests and New Vendor set ups
• Maintain communication and critical relations with maintenance, operations team members, accounting and courier companies and vendors.
• Prepare purchase orders by reviewing and verifying specifications and price; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
• Monitoring and expediting orders (including repairables)
• Ensure adherence to corporate negotiated contracts
• Aid in maintaining an up to date Received But Not Invoiced account (RBNI)
• Manage chemical and Lime inventories
• Good understanding of PST tax regulations and how it applies to the operation (exempt or not).
• Ensure adherence to Corporate Procurement Code of Practice
• Ensure SOX Compliance is maintained
• Commitment to working safely and creating a safe workplace.
• Support all requirements of the online imaging system for invoice and receipt reconciliation process and identifying price discrepancies from receipt to invoice on a bi-weekly basis

You have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced setting and multitask.
• Have the desire to learn, grow, and succeed
• Embody the West Fraser values of integrity, humility, teamwork, frugality, innovation, competitiveness, and respect
• Ability to work in a team as well as on your own
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems (specifically Oracle and Maximo) would be considered a strong asset
• Participation in Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) towards a Professional Designation (SCMP) would be considered an asset.
• Supervisory Experience (Preferably in Purchasing)
• Ability to take on-call

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

Benefits starting Day 1
Competitive starting pay
On-the-job training 
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical, Dental, Vision
401k with company match
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides itself on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace