Listed on the TSX, West Fraser is a leading diversified North American forest products company. Recognized for the fifth time as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates, we continue to grow and are looking for talented people to join our team. Our Slave Lake Pulp division in Slave Lake, Alberta, has an immediate opening for a:
PURCHASING & STORES SUPERVISOR
SCOPE
The Purchasing & Stores Supervisor participates as a member of the Division’s Leadership Team, is responsible for the development and management of the supply chain process to ensure production needs are met, Corporate and Mill policies are maintained, maximum value is received and supplier agreements are competitive in the marketplace.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Supports & participates in the Health & Safety program
- Identify opportunities for leverage and best practice sharing
- Provide direction for optimal inventory levels, cost control & savings, risk management, process improvement & KPI targets
- Communicate with other divisions and corporate to leverage buying power
- Provide leadership through the coaching of all employees under your direction
- Develop and document procedures and workflow processes
- Negotiate, manage and monitor supplier contracts
- Develop and maintain long term vendor relationships
- Maintain the computerized purchasing and inventory control system
SUPERVISION & RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to the Financial Manager
- Supervises Store purchasing, shipping and receiving
- Coordinates with corporate purchasing
- Key supplier relationship development
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess an industry recognized purchasing designation, preferably SCMP.
- A minimum of five (5) years purchasing experience, preferably in a pulp mill or related forestry industry
- At least five (5) years supervisory experience
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Change Management Skills (Initiating, facilitating and implementing change)
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Strong decision making
West Fraser believes strongly in promoting from within and we are looking for individuals who are interested in a full-time, long-term career. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an outstanding pension plan.
Slave Lake Pulp is a 240,000 tpy BCTMP mill located approximately 2.5 hours north of Edmonton, Alberta. Slave Lake Pulp is committed to continuous improvement, through operational, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation reliability. We have a collaborative team culture. Slave Lake boasts the second largest lake in Alberta and offers great ice fishing in the winter and swimming in the summer. The town of approximately 7,000 residents has all the amenities of a larger center yet maintains the outdoor lifestyle of a small community. For more on Slave Lake, please visit: www.slavelake.ca
Interested applicants should apply by sending their cover letter and resume in confidence to Lynda Paterson at: slpjobs@westfraser.com
For more information on West Fraser and our current opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.