IT Procurement Manager jobs in Maine

Job Description

POSITION SCOPE

The Procurement Manager’s position will be responsible for directing the purchasing and stores activities for three operating companies, namely: Woodland Pulp, LLC, St. Croix Tissue, Inc. and St. Croix Chipping, LLC

Roles & Responsibilities

Procurement of service contracts, equipment and supplies.

Meet current and future operating company requirements in a timely manner and including quality, price, and total vendor service.

Skills

Solid working knowledge of supervising and managing employees.

Extensive knowledge in cost analysis, internal controls, inventory control, purchasing, shipping/receiving, negotiating contracts, and records management.

Working knowledge of automated purchasing operations including data input.

Excellent computer skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

EDUCATION & TRAINING

B.S./B.A. in Business Management

Minimum of five years of experience in supply chain management

Purchasing Management Experience In Pulp And Paper Preferred

ISM certification is a plus

Prior experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Includes working in an office, as well as within the plant.

Follow all Company safety and security standards, procedures, and policies, including wearing appropriate safety PPE.

The Company will provide training regarding the following: (a) union contracts and various reporting software programs used, including meeting environmental and safety objectives, (b) Reliability Excellence initiatives, and (c) basic understanding of inter-departmental mill processes.

There is also room for advancement or changing of work area, if so desired. This position will report directly to the Vice President, IGIC U.S. East Operations, with a dotted line reporting role to three operating companies.