West Fraser is a leading forest products company in North America. Our goals are straightforward – leadership through profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.
Our Hinton Pulp division in Hinton, AB, has an immediate opening for the dynamic role of:
MATERIALS & PURCHASING SUPERINTENDENT
Reporting to the Divisional Controller, this position will be responsible for managing all aspects of the warehouse operations, procurement activities and direct supervision of stores personnel employees. This position also ensures that all capital, maintenance and general goods and services required by the mill are procured and administered in compliance with corporate and company purchasing policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participates in the development of procurement and control policies, practices, processes
- Supervises direct reports, including coaching, developing, and managing performance
- Provide leadership and guidance to all supervisors and planners for optimal inventory levels, cost control and savings
- Supervises all procurement activities and participates in high value, high-risk activities for all inventory and direct charge
- Works closely with maintenance team to ensure all inventory is managed at required levels
- Accountable for inventory level reviews and physical inventory counts
- Assist in the development of capital expenditure budgets and projects
- Negotiating of supply contracts for the division in collaboration with Corporate Purchasing
- Responsible for disposal and cost recovery of surplus/obsolete assets
- Build strong relationships with internal customers
- Manage vendor relationships (sources, evaluates and monitors vendor performance)
- Supports and participates in the Division’s safety programs
- Provide overview and direction for managing ISO component as it relates to purchasing
- Train personnel to provide vacation and absence relief when required in the various positions
- Review T&Cs/site contracts for value, and negotiate changes as required
- Supervise the preparation and distribution of RFQs
- Support, lead and promote corporate initiatives
- Additional duties as required
The successful candidate will possess:
- A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience
- Professional certification or participation in Supply Chain Management Association of Canada’s certificate program
- A minimum of five (5) years purchasing experience preferably in a pulp mill or related forestry industry
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Change management skills (initiating, facilitating and implementing change)
- Strong planning, organizational skills, and decision-making skills
- The desire to progress, learn, grow and succeed
- A detailed and proactive approach to work, with a high level of motivation
- Working knowledge of CMMS systems (specifically Oracle or Maximo) would be considered a strong asset
Our employees drive our success. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for someone who wants to build their career in our company. In addition to competitive wages and benefits, Hinton Pulp offers a stable, rewarding career. Hinton Pulp also offers an attractive relocation package.
We are located in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper National Park, and 2½ hours west of Edmonton. Hinton, set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a modern community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals and families.
Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATV’s. Hinton features a full-service acute care hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, community parks and pools, educational institutions for pre-school through post-secondary. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Website: www.town.hinton.ab.ca.
Interested applicants should apply online by sending their resume, cover letter, and transcripts/proof of qualifications in confidence. To apply, click on our job ad at www.westfraser.com/jobs and then click “apply now” in green at the top of the page.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone inquiries, please.