Facility Buyer

Position Title: Facility Buyer Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time Pay Rate: $69600 - $92800PL8Multiple factors including Individual experience skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay Location: Grande Prairie Pulp Mill53024A Resources RoadCounty of Grande Prairie No.1Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources learn more about the Northwest Alberta region please visit Work NW AlbertaThe Job You Will Perform: Perform procurement function at the Grande Prairie Alberta Canada mill to secure goods and/or services for the facility in accordance with purchasing policy and delegated authority so as to maximize total value received and produce results that contribute to the meeting of the facilitys business objectives. The position reports to the Purchasing and will be located at the Grande Prairie mill. Position Level will vary depending upon experience and education of the successful Responsibilities Provide prompt and professional purchasing services to internal customers by communicating effectively with the Maintenance Operating Engineering and Finance areasPromptly handle requisitions to ensure stable supply and timely availability of materials and servicesEnsure purchased goods and services are of acceptable quality and meet established specifications and requirements Prepare and publish specifications for bids evaluate bid responses verify history of supplier service and ability to meet contract specifications and negotiate contractsDevelop an effective supplier base by cultivating supplier relationships through reviews of operations and mutually beneficial programsRecommend new suppliers based on quality service and competitive pricingImplementation of Global Sourcing Agreements and strategies for purchasing and materials management processes at the unit levelObtain maximum value for GCF regarding cost quality delivery and service levelsOverall assurance of customer satisfaction value generation and service delivery for the Grande Prairie Alberta Canada MillSupport Corporate and Regional MRO agreements consistent with Global Sourcing directionTrack and report supplier performance and escalate supplier issues as appropriatePursue opportunities to consolidate purchases and competitively source materials under local regional and global contractsEnsure adherence to GCF Corporate financial and purchasing policies and proceduresSupport mill safety initiativesWorking ConditionsMust be able to wear all required personal safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection hearing protection and fall protection in elevated positions. May be required to work extended hours and must be available for weekend Competencies Required:NegotiatingCustomer FocusPriority SettingIntegrity & TrustAction OrientedDrive for ResultsOrganizingInterpersonal SavvyFunctional/Technical SkillsThe Skills You Will Bring: Required QualificationsMinimum of 3 years purchasing experience including bidding negotiating and administering contracts and agreementsPulp and Paper Mill experience preferred. Industrial/manufacturing experience Written & Verbal Communication SkillsProficient in Computer Use Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word Power Point Access and OutlookSAP Business Software Knowledge PreferredEducation: BA or BS degree in Logistics Supply Chain Finance or Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experiencePosition reports to: Purchasing & Stores Manager About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products diapers feminine care incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and addition our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials paints coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3300 employees globally with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting GCF:Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected valued engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse Got You Covered:At Global Cellulose Fibers our employees are our most important asset and thats reflected in our benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families including:Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays Medical & Dental Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)Life & Disability InsuranceOn-site CafeteriaOn-site NurseStrong Safety CultureGlobal Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact or .