Fiber & Chemical Buyer

Strathcona Paper

Location: 77 County Road 16, Napanee Ontario K7R 3L2

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement skilled with strong communication and customer service skills to step into a supporting role to provide efficient and reliable purchasing support for the Mill operation. The successful candidate will work closely with Mill leadership, operations, finance, maintenance, and other internal partners to support various purchasing and service needs to maintain a consistent and effective operation.

Strathcona Paper (https://onepaperworks.com/) is one of North America’s only paper board company dedicated exclusively to the manufacture and supply of medium to heavy-weight paper board. The company has grown to become the box board of choice for North America’s largest consumer brands. Strathcona Paper is a subsidiary of PaperWorks Industries, Inc.

Position Details:

Ensures Strathcona Paper LP has a continuing and economical reserve of quality fiber, raw material, and operating supplies to meet Mill operation and scheduling needs. Conducts and maintains records of inventory and reorders level 1 (fiber) and level 2 (raw materials and chemicals) supplies, as required. Schedules back hauls of fiber to the mill in accordance with scheduled deliveries to Strathcona Paper LP customers.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Procurement of Supplies

Sources and purchases fiber, raw materials, and chemicals to support Mill operations and the production of paperboard, meeting the quality standards and cost requirements while keeping within a pre-established price structure.

2. Market Watch

Through regular discussion with suppliers, monitors market conditions which could impact Strathcona Paper LP and advises the Manager of Procurement and Services of any changes or opportunities which Strathcona Paper LP should consider in its buying program.

3. Scheduling of Backhauls

Tries to maximize back hauls of fiber in conjunction with the Coordinator of Shipping to be cost effective.

4. Receiving Weights of Fiber





Receives records of mill receiving weights and advises shippers of receiving weights. Scans BOLs into shared file for Procurement and Finance.

5. Pricing Updates/Reports

Maintains Strathcona pricing information and updates suppliers on a monthly basis. Generates monthly Fiber Pricing Report.

6. Inventory

Regularly reviews inventory of chemicals, operating supplies and lumber, and reorders as required.

7. Fiber Non-Conformance

Resolves any outstanding non-conformance fiber reports with fiber suppliers and consults with the Manager of Procurement and Services on any large or major fiber problems.

8. Ongoing Administration

Performs ongoing administrative and clerical activities to support the above functions and the activities of the Procurement and Services group as a whole (i.e. preparation and maintenance of purchasing files, etc.). Enters Purchase Orders into Epicor system. Assists in verifying invoices compared to Purchase Orders when there are discrepancies.

9. Departmental Coverage

The incumbent provides departmental coverage when members of the department are away (i.e., vacation, leave, etc.). There is a requirement to learn, understand and provide coverage support for the MRO Buyer and Manager of Procurement & Services.

Scope of Responsibility:

1. Reports to the Manager of Procurement and Services.

2. Interprets and applies company policy and practices for the purchase of goods and services.

3. Negotiates the delivery of Level 1 & 2 supplies within the defined parameters set out by the Manager of Procurement and Services, taking into account quality, quantity, timing of delivery and price.

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Ensures necessary supplies are available for uninterrupted operations and that an adequate inventory of required materials is maintained.

5. Ensure standards for supplies are consistently met through measured results.

6. Ensures the first level system support for the procurement department.

7. Ensures complete information is provided to the Logistics Department for arrangements of deliveries and pick ups, including customs documentation when required.

Experience/Qualifications:

1. Possesses a college diploma in either business administration, commerce or economics.

2. 3 – 5 year(s) of experience in procurement and/or business administration is required.

3. Knowledge of fiber grades and market would be considered an asset.

4. Basic understanding of Canada/ US customs regulations and procedures.

5. Basic skill levels in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Epicor purchasing software for the data entry of Purchase Orders.

Working Environment

Work is conducted in the offices of Strathcona Paper LP during normal hours of business. Overtime may be required during peak periods of work. The incumbent is in contact with suppliers via telephone and e-mail for a majority of the workday, either responding to calls or seeking information/pricing/negotiating with suppliers. The incumbent must deal with demands in negotiating and sourcing economical quality senior level supplies at the right price. There is no identified requirement for travel, and the incumbent will be exposed to noise, dirt, dust and temperature fluctuations when in the operations area.

Strathcona Paper LP is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations for job applicants with disabilities is available during the assessment process upon request.

We thank all who apply, however only candidates that closely match these requirements will be contacted for an interview.

Pay: $64,000.00-$80,200.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Education:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

- Procurement and/or Business Administration: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Fiber & Chemical Buyer (Canada)
🏢 Strathcona Paper
📍 Canada