WestRock Company · 3 days ago
Purchasing Supervisor
Anderson, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to oversee procurement processes. The role involves ensuring timely procurement of raw materials, managing purchase orders, and collaborating with various departments to optimize operations.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Perform all work in accordance with the highest standards of SKNA-Vitop safety policies, ensure all safety policies and processes are enforced
Issue Purchase Orders for both inventory / expense items. Enforce PO date requirements for timely delivery of goods from vendors. Monitor and manage open Purchase Orders / Track shipments
Ability to enter / process Work Orders and enter / maintain BOM’s
Work with Receiving Department & QC Department to resolve inventory issues
General inventory management / maintenance. Participate in physical inventory counts
Become familiar with part numbers / product lines via inventory management
Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
Estimates values according to knowledge of market price
Selects products for purchase by testing, observing or examining items
Prepares raw material purchases forecast based on production forecasts
Creates and run reports as necessary to identify or track purchasing ordering trends
Works with Financial Controller and other departments (Operations, Technical, Quality etc.) to identify processes improvements / best practice opportunities e.g., Freight, Tooling, Machine Capacity, Quality Aspects etc. and effectively implement them
Works alongside receiving department and accounts payable to ensure that promised deliveries were received in full and are being paid for on time
Maintains procurement records such as items or service purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality, users, vendors, and others to determine source and take corrective actions
Working with Financial Controller, monitors on a daily basis Material Clerk and Forklift Operators performance and advise, the Financial Controller at the earliest opportunity of any
Concerns he/she may have concerning the performance of individual team member(s)
Coordinates workload among the team, schedule, plan etc. to execute against defined goals and objectives
Provides appropriate level of training ERP and Polifemo software applications, processes, cross training etc., to create a high-performance team
Develops relationships with buyers and category managers at customer accounts
Approves timecards of Warehouse Lead and Material Receiving Coordinator and ensures compliance with various local legislation
Keeps up to date on new training & development
Visit the work area frequently to ensure compliance and discusses safety issues with team. Explains to team that safety excellence is expected and is a requirement of employment. Encourages the team to report incidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies
Follow established procedures in order to maintain a clean and organized environment
Adhere to lock-out tag-out policy and procedures
Work with all departments to meet daily tasks
Perform all duties safely and efficiently
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS Business Administration or equivalent experience in a related field
2 years' experience in ERP, ideally in SAP within Manufacturing, Distribution or Warehouse environment
Familiar with Import/Export and Hazmat regulations
Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, and interpersonal
Must be self-motivated, skilled to work under pressure with minimal supervision
Dependable and attention to detail and strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines
Knowledge of safety practices and expectations
Knowledge of quality practices and expectations, and respect for product
Ability to develop KPI's through data mining, develop pareto analysis of KPI's, and drive actions to improve trends
Knowledge/respect of rules of good cleanliness practices and clothing (prohibitions and obligations)
Ability to effectively communicate
Knowledge of OSHA requirements to include Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Understanding standard work (SOP's)
Understands and follows Company's quality and corporate/environmental policies
Understands and follows procedures and work instructions established by SKNA - Vitop, USA
Strong interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and written)
High energy, with the ability to work in fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office (advanced excel)
Self-motivated and committed individual, strong follow-through
Strong work ethic with attention to detail
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, methodical approach and commercial acumen
Skilled in operating pallet jacks
Preferred
5 year of management, customer service/warehouse experience and resin buying, preferred
Knowledge of Safety, 5S, LEAN /TPS Toyota Production System a plus
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
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