Purchasing Supervisor

Salary Range ($94,900-$111,600) depending on experience.

This position supervises day-to-day purchasing functions and activities at the Ticonderoga Mill, including leading two to three direct reports. The role ensures the accurate, on time delivery of goods and services required for facility operations and maintenance. Buyer responsibilities are governed by the Sylvamo Financial Policy, Global Sourcing Policy, delegated authority, and mill-specific rules to maximize total value and deliver results that support the facility’s business objectives. This position reports to the Manager of Purchasing and Stores and is based at the Ticonderoga, NY mill.

Key Responsibilities:
Safety & Team Leadership

Support mill safety initiatives, model safe behaviors, and ensure employees and on-site contractors follow all mill safety requirements, including contractor safety and insurance requirements.
Supervise two to three purchasing employees: assign and prioritize work, coach, provide feedback, and manage performance against objectives.
Develop team capability through training, cross-training, and individual development plans.

Purchasing & Contracts

Ensure stable supply of materials and services through timely processing of mill purchase requests, monitoring material and service delivery, and managing vendor performance, while maintaining compliance with procurement and financial policies.
Conduct competitive bidding per policy to ensure optimal value delivery. Prepare and publish requests for proposal, evaluate and document bid results, verify proposals against purchase requirements, negotiate pricing and terms, and collaborate with internal team members on supplier selection.
Support capital projects through the procurement process, contract execution, and contract adherence.
Consolidate purchases and competitively source materials and services under local, regional, and national contracts. Implement Global Sourcing Agreements and strategies at the mill level.

Suppliers, Customers & Continuous Improvement

Provide prompt, professional purchasing service to Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Finance.
Work with suppliers and mill stakeholders to maximize purchase value for Sylvamo by managing and negotiating purchase cost, quality, delivery and service levels.
Develop an effective supplier base by cultivating supplier relationships, managing performance, and escalating issues as appropriate.
Work with suppliers, mill stakeholders and Accounts Payable team to resolve contractor and supplier invoice issues in a timely manner.
Execute internal control requirements in cooperation with Mill Finance and Purchasing & Stores Manager.
Measure and track process improvements against Global Sourcing and mill KPIs. Actively participate in the development and execution of procurement procedures and best practices.

Working Conditions/Personal Demands

Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protection, and fall protection in elevated positions.
Will be required to work extended hours as needed.
Must be available for after-hours, weekend, and holiday call on a rotating schedule.

Key Competencies Required:
Safe and Well: Safety Leadership, Contractor Safety Compliance, Employee Well-being
Leading and Developing Others: Developing Direct Reports, Motivating Others, Integrity & Trust
Drives Results: Drive for Results, Action Oriented, Priority Setting, Organization, Problem Solving
Customer Focus: Customer Focus, Interpersonal Savvy
Negotiating: Negotiating, Functional/Technical Skills

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience, including bidding, negotiating, and administering contracts and agreements.
At least 2 years of experience leading or supervising people or a team.
Industrial or manufacturing experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

Pulp and paper mill experience.
SAP business software experience.

Position reports to: Manager of Purchasing and Stores