Buyer/Materials Manager - Monticello, AR

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS, - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to, Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.DescriptionYOU ARE⦠an influencer, critical thinker, and collaborator to your stakeholders. You are passionate about safety, developing people, and your background in [wood sciences, wood products, manufacturing, etc.] is a powerful combination. You understand the importance of maximizing operational excellence, while continuing to maintain our companyâs reputation.â¯, WE AREâ¦a safety first, safety always-focused team with a culture that fosters inclusion and empowers everyone to have a voice. We understand the goals and have the knowledge, skills and training to effectively perform our jobs. Success is the responsibility of the collective team, and our Core Values and People Principles guide our business decisions and how we operate every day. , Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Buyer/Materials Manager to join our new Timberstrand facility in Monticello, AR. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position and reports directly to the site Plant Manager., You are a proactive, experienced procurement and material management professional who has a passion for generating cost savings, maintaining accurate inventory, getting the right parts at the right time, reducing inventory costs, improving KPIâs and supplier performance for a multi-million-dollar facility. You are also a safety focused leader who leads by example and champions our 'Safety first, Safety Always' foundational values. You will play an important role in supporting mill operations and partnering with teams across Weyerhaeuser, supporting the Operations Procurement Lead Team, mill maintenance and operations, and other functional this role, your initial primary responsibility will be to support the construction phases related to asset procurement and supply agreements while transitioning to support and lead the operational need as Buyer/Materials Manager, focusing on , mill uptime reliability by managing all functions of ordering MRO parts, bulk supplies, equipment, services, Capital Projects services and supplies, and support our Operations Procurement strategy. You will do this by aligning your efforts with mill goals, Wood Products goals, Operations Procurement strategy and roadmap, company vision, operational excellence and reliability initiatives. To be successful in this role, you will build relationships and partner with the Procurement Lead Team, mill leadership, mill storeroom, maintenance, planning ,scheduling, and other stakeholders within WP.Primary Responsibilities:ALIGNMENTComply with Operations Procurement guidance, policies, and proceduresAlign with and support Mill leadershipEffectively communicate and collaborate with all stakeholdersFUNCTIONALResponsible for RFx process of non-stocked items, high value inventory, services, certain Capital Project requirements; and issuing SAP Purchase Orders or Contracts to vendorsNegotiate pricing and commercial termsResponsible for investment recovery processes including the sale and disposal of surplus assetsUtilize Operations Procurementâs strategic contracts, Generate and record cost savings, Maintain a high level of On-Time-Delivery, Responsible for Supplier relationship at the local level, performance, and issue resolutionPlay a role in setting up a new storeroom including layout, storage, material barcoding, mobile lift etc to ensure world class spare parts management., Manage the Storeroom workspace by maintaining a clean and organized environment, parts labelling, security/access, proper storage, picking and kittingParticipate in audits of the storeroom when requiredOther duties as assignedPROCEDURALFollow all Weyerhaeuser safety training, policies, and proceduresUnderstand latest IncotermsEnsure scope of work is clearly defined within Purchase Order or Contract, working with requisitioner when there is need to clarifyEffective use of Scheduling Agreements, Ensure inventory has the appropriate minimum and maximum levelsIssue resolution to address shortages, receiving counts, and follow RMA/RGA processTRANSACTIONALProcess clearing of Invoices awaiting approval within the Approval Work CycleMaintain SAP Contracts for Material Master SourcingMaintain Purchase Orders and Scheduling Agreements accuracy, including cleanup and closeoutMaintain accurate recordkeeping of the Storeroom receiving and shippingResolve invoices that require intervention within SAPâs Workcycle toolResolve inventory discrepancies by utilizing root cause analysis method, Dispose surplus and obsolete inventoryAccountable for the performance, training, and safety of storeroom personnelMust be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the work shiftPERFORMANCEEnsure every purchase order and contract issued supports safe mill operation (suppliers or contractors safety record) and maximizes mill uptime reliability (reliable on time deliveries)Good performance of mill Procurement and Storeroom Key Performance Indicators (KPI)Support Capital Projects with Procurement assigned tasks, TRAININGSatisfactorily complete training curriculum assigned by Operations Procurement Lead team or other functional areas (Procurement, Ethics ,Compliance, HR, IT Security, Import/Export, etc.)Complete assigned self-assessment exercisesProvide training to local new hires

Created: 2025-09-01