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Weyerhaeuser · 15 hours ago

Strategic Procurement Manager

Weyerhaeuser is a leading company in the forestry sector, and they are seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead their MRO procurement strategy and manage capital projects. The role involves partnering with various stakeholders to maximize procurement performance and executing best procurement strategies across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Proven ability to negotiate and manage capital for major procurement activities and proven ability to manage complex, multi-year supply/service/outsourcing contracts involving millions of dollars of spend in a specific category of expertise
Lead, support, and develop tactical Procurement Team (indirect reports) in assigned product line and/or region
Working knowledge of business strategic roadmap(s)
Lead cost reduction efforts of business and various sites
Maximize site’s utilization of national contracts, proper processes, and procurement initiatives
Support region’s hiring process of buyers and material managers
Assist buyers with vendor management, including conflict resolution
Provide support as technical procurement resource as required
Lead Procure to Pay processes (includes training, ERP guidance, and problem solving)
Have in depth understanding and application of contract laws and purchasing ethics
Work with legal and procurement leadership team to improve contract templates and contract management tools/standards

Qualification

MRO procurementCapital procurementNegotiation skillsContract writingMicrosoft OfficeDecentralized team leadershipConflict managementAnalytical skillsSourcing strategiesInvestment recoveryMaterial managementSafety focusSAP knowledgeCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree
8+ years MRO procurement experience in heavy industry, includes developing sourcing strategies
Experience in conflict management and resolution
5+ years' experience working in, or leading a decentralized team
Experience in a manufacturing setting
Strong communications and analytical skills
Strong negotiation and contract writing skills
Strong experience in capital procurement
Ability to relate to and communicate with senior leaders as well as hourly associates
Strong experience in utilizing Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.)
Proven ability to negotiate and manage capital for major procurement activities and proven ability to manage complex, multi-year supply/service/outsourcing contracts involving millions of dollars of spend in a specific category of expertise
Lead, support, and develop tactical Procurement Team (indirect reports) in assigned product line and/or region
Working knowledge of business strategic roadmap(s)
Lead cost reduction efforts of business and various sites
Maximize site's utilization of national contracts, proper processes, and procurement initiatives
Support region's hiring process of buyers and material managers
Assist buyers with vendor management, including conflict resolution
Provide support as technical procurement resource as required
Lead Procure to Pay processes (includes training, ERP guidance, and problem solving)
Have in depth understanding and application of contract laws and purchasing ethics
Work with legal and procurement leadership team to improve contract templates and contract management tools/standards

Preferred

Master's Degree or above
Professional procurement accreditation (CPM or equivalent)
Intermediate knowledge of investment recovery
Intermediate knowledge of material management
Experience in wood products industry
Strong focus on safety, including contractor safety
Working knowledge of SAP

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Long-Term Care
Employee Assistance Programs
401k plan
Paid company match
5% of your eligible pay
3-weeks of paid vacation
Eleven paid holidays
Paid parental leave

Company

Weyerhaeuser

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Weyerhaeuser is a forest products company that produces and sells wood products, cellulose fibers, and other building materials.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.75B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Devin W. Stockfish
President & CEO and Director
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Denise M. Merle
SVP & Chief Administration Officer
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