Purchasing Supervisor

About Us

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state-of-the-art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are worldwide and we are American made.

• Manage all aspects of sourcing strategy, including contracting and related purchasing decisions, to continuously improve product quality and profitability.
• Develop and implement plans to reduce costs associated with transactions, minimizing resources needed to manage the process and increasing speed of processing transactions.
• Develop and manage inventory planning and purchasing processes using technology and data to eliminate waste and increase productivity.
• Negotiate with vendors for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and services used by Kronospan with consideration to price and service guarantees; assist buyers as needed.
• Communicate with production, maintenance, and stores to ensure proper part type and quantity are ordered.
• Develop new supply sources as needed.
• Conduct supplier analysis, evaluate potential suppliers, and manage the overall supplier qualification process using metrics, tools, and processes.
• Evaluate and recommend purchasing and sourcing decisions to purchasing and site leadership.
• Develop, implement and manage multi-year contracts.
• Renegotiate, renew and discontinue supplier contracts.
• Oversee performance of Vendor Managed programs.
• Work with Sr. Purchasing Manager to set performance goals and monitor ongoing performance of the purchasing department.
• Provide the necessary training, communications, and purchasing management infrastructure to ensure optimization of purchasing process.
• Other duties as assigned by purchasing director.
• Ensure ethical dealings with all vendors.
• Ensure anti-trust policies are followed by self and direct reports.

• 5+ years in purchasing management role, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• English – C1.
• Excellent computer skills, especially Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to use purchasing and ERP software.
• BS degree in engineering, supply chain, or business field preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication proficiencies and demonstrated presentation ability.
• Must possess good leadership skills, and solid understanding of personnel practices including recruitment, professional development initiatives, goal setting, performance improvement planning, and administration of company rules and regulations.
• Must have special knowledge of accounting/purchasing applications and ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Strong customer service skills and sense of urgency.
• Advanced knowledge of the legal terminology and language related to supplier and/or vendor agreements and contracts.
• Advanced experience with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of contract procedures, data analysis/interpretation, financial analysis, forecasting and legal limitations.

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international.
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world.
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid life and short & long-term disability plans.
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days.
• Life of Career training opportunities through our global or local Krono Academy.
• Uniform and reimbursement for safety boots and prescription safety glasses and company-provided tools.

• A cover letter along with your resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing