Purchasing Storeroom Supervisor

WESTFRASER; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

On-the-job training

Promotions from within

401K with company match

Job summary

West Fraser in Nacogdoches, TX seeks an experienced Purchasing Supervisor to manage storeroom operations, ensure timely procurement of parts and services, and align purchasing with budget and production goals. The role requires coordinating with mill management to optimize inventory levels, maintain cost control, and support maintenance planning in a wood-products environment.

The successful candidate will lead supplier relationships, ensure policy compliance, and drive cost efficiency through

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years purchasing experience
• Strong time management and planning abilities
• Self-directed with supervisory experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of the storeroom
• Receive, store and issue parts and materials to mill personnel
• Purchase maintenance, repair, and operating supplies in a timely manner
• Work with the maintenance planner for job planning tasks
• Research and write item descriptions for inventory entries
• Enter MRP and cycle counts into MAXIMO
• Meet or exceed key performance measures
• Negotiate, manage and monitor supplier contracts
• Develop and maintain long-term vendor relationships
• Ensure purchasing policies and compliance are followed
• Maintain a clean and orderly storeroom

Skills

Storeroom management

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Planning and organization

Communication

Supervisory experience

Time management

Tools

Maximo

Job description

The position is located in Nacogdoches, TX. The successful candidate must be competent and qualified to assist the operations in obtaining cost-effective, quality parts and supplies. The candidate will work closing with the mill’s management to ensure the proper and timely inventory supply along with meeting and exceeding the mill’s operating goals and cost budget.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to

• Safe operation of the storeroom.
• Receive, store & issue parts and materials to mill personnel
• Purchase all maintenance, repair, and operating supplies and services in a timely manner
• Work with the maintenance planner 25% of the day in job planning tasks.
• Research and gather required information and write up descriptions for entering new items into inventory
• Enter MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) and cycle counts into the MAXIMO system
• Meet or exceed key performance measures
• Negotiate, manage and monitor supplies contracts
• Develop and maintain long term vendor relationships
• Assure purchasing policies and compliance is followed
• Comply with safety and corporate guidelines
• Maintain a clean and orderly storeroom

Required skills and experience include

• A minimum of 4 years purchasing experience
• Time Management Imperative
• Self Directed
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Preferred skills:

• Experience with Maximo is a plus
• Prefer experience with a wood products company or at a lumber manufacturing business

Other:

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

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

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