Buyer II at Clearwater Paper and Manchester Industries

Where you will workThe Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light medium and heavy weight coated paperboard. It is a well-invested SBS paperboard manufacturing facility with approximately 600 thousand tons of capacity. This facility boasts over 700 employees and has been in operation for almost 65 years. Located on 3000 acres the Augusta site operates two paper machines that produce 1940 tons per day. The Augusta Mill is Clearwater Papers largest paperboard facility and critical to the success of our strategy and future.Augusta Georgia is a vibrant community along the Georgia/South Carolina border about 150 miles east of Atlanta and 70 miles west of Columbia. Augusta offers a variety of experiences something for everyone! The area offers historical attractions recreational activities music family festivals and other unforgettable experiences for fun with a hometown feel. Downtown Augusta is home to many of Augustas most popularattractions locally ownedrestaurantsandnightlife. From March through November theAugusta Marketbrings local and regional tastemakers and artisans of all kinds to the 8th Street entrance to theRiverwalk. The Masters Tournament has placed Augusta on a world stage confirming its well-earned reputation for tradition hospitality and heritage. Students from around the country call Augusta home thanks to Augusta University Georgia Military College Paine College University of South Carolina Aiken and many technical and educational institutes around Augustas River Region. Augustas warm year-round climate provides several opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure.What you will doThe Buyer II position at the Augusta Mill is responsible for delivering efficient and compliant purchasing services to support mill operations safety initiatives and overall stakeholder satisfaction. This role ensures timely availability of materials and services manages supplier relationships and drives value through cost quality and delivery performance. Collaborates closely with other buyers in the department as well as with maintenance and operations to ensure keep fills and critical parts are on hand. This requires effective cross functional communication for planning and problem resolution. The Buyer II will incorporate safety & reliability into the decision-making and will steward the mills investments accordingly.Sourcing Cultivate strong collaboration with EH&S Engineering Finance Maintenance Operations Process Control and ReliabilityManage requisitions and purchase orders to ensure accuracy and timely deliveryDevelop specifications solicit bids evaluate responses and negotiate contracts in alignment with corporate supply agreementsEffectively represent cross functional concerns and objectives in Sourcing EventsParticipate in weekend duty rotationSpecial Projects as assignedVendor ManagementPerform pre-bid qualifications on all new contractors and vendors prior to inviting them into the RFP process including ISNetworld Financial Legal Risk ManagementDevelop an effective supplier base by cultivating supplier relationships through reviews of operations and mutually beneficial programs with key stakeholdersMonitor vendor performance assist in the development of corrective actions and ensure completionProcess AdministrationManages PO/invoice exception process: Ensures invoicing is correct resolves issues and vendor concernsUtilize Master Data Management System to create new vendor and new item requestsManages Receipts Not Vouchered (RNV) process to ensure timely receipt of vendor invoicesComply with freight routing guidelinesComply with all relevant Policies & ProceduresSuccess MeasurementsAccountable for safety performance and related improvements consistent with a culture of EH&S excellenceAnnually the Buyer II will work with the leadership team to deliver relevant productivity values across categories including P&L savings cost avoidance negotiated savings working capital and additional leversContinuously build skills for future responsibilities and provide occasional backfill coverage as neededKey Competencies & AttributesConsistently delivers accurate high-quality work with precisionSkilled at navigating conflict constructively and thrives in diverse team environmentsAdept at uncovering multiple perspectives and aligning stakeholders toward shared goalsConfidence in dealing with ambiguity; bringing different perspectives to light and rallying others to aligned goals and objectivesMaintains an optimistic outlook and actively seeks opportunities to improve processes and drive innovationCommunicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing across all organizational levelsIdentifies barriers to effective execution of operational and corporate goals shares insights and recommends solutionsLeverages understanding of customer needs and organizational practices to prioritize actions that prevent issues and deliver exceptional experiencesDevelops practical innovative options to address challenges and achieve desired resultsEvaluates opportunities systematically focusing on those with the greatest potential for positive impactWhat you will needBachelors degree in business Logistics Supply Chain Finance or related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience3 years of experience under general supervision in purchasing inventory control raw material planning and maintaining on-going vendor relations strongly preferredPulp and Paper Mill experience preferred. Industrial/manufacturing experience requiredStrong computer skills required including experience using Excel spreadsheetsExperience using JD Edwards software preferred or demonstrated experience/proficiency with SAP-based systemsAbility to work on non-routine purchases that require learning on the fly and analysis to arrive at best decisionMust have strong professional communication planning and organizational skillsGeneral knowledge of manufacturing operations strongly preferredDemonstrated work experience in continuous improvement efforts and methodologies strongly preferredMust be self-motivated able to set priorities and maintain confidentialityHighly self-motivated with strong initiative and the ability to manage diverse tasks while providing reliable support in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environmentMust be able to work with a diverse group of people in a professional manner and be able to handle several work tasks concurrentlySome mental visual physical fatigue from computer terminal useReadingKeyboardingCommunicationOffice and manufacturing environmentMust wear required Personal Protective Equipment in the manufacturing environmentAble to lift up to 20 poundsTotal Rewards Details We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidates job-related knowledge skills education experience and geographic location. Benefits including medical dental vision and more generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days personal days and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at .Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including but not limited to H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Papers sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.#ClearwaterPaper #AugustaThis role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected. Key Skills Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Procurement Experience: years Vacancy: 1