About us

Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper is a leading northern bleached softwood kraft and energy producer. Located on Lake Superior, the Thunder Bay mill has been a landmark company of northwestern Ontario since 1919. In August 2023, Atlas Holdings established Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper as an independent pulp and paper operation, joining Atlas’ global family of manufacturing and distribution businesses.

We acknowledge that Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc. (TBPP) is located within the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation. We also acknowledge gratitude for the contributions of Indigenous Peoples who have come before us and cared for the land and water in a way that allows us all to continue to work and gather today. At TBPP, everyone is responsible, every day, and we are mindful of our responsibility to carry forward with shared values of sustainability.

We are looking for a Materials Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this position will assist in coordinating parts, materials and supplies for maintenance shutdowns and weekly maintenance demands, manage the flow of return to stock materials and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities:

- Ensure work is completed in accordance with established Company standards, policies, legislative requirements, and collective agreement provisions through regular safety crew meetings, general discussion, and individual communications,
- Assist in inventory management as well as coordinate efforts between Stores, Procurement, Maintenance and Operations on outage materials,




- Responsible for the procurement of materials and services for the Thunder Bay Operation while monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues related to quality delivery and service,
- Prepare bid documents, tenders and bid quote summaries as well as negotiate and implement a variety of contracts with various vendors,
- Extract and analyze data to maintain an efficient and cost-effective procurement system and identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and supplier consolidation.

Your profile:

- Candidates must have a diploma or degree in business administration or logistics. A Certified Professional Purchaser Certificate would be an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years of proven procurement, inventory management and supply chain experience.
- Excellent communicator with all levels of the organization. Insightful, self-aware, and able to listen to employees and integrate feedback into the operations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively within a fast paced and structured environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, prioritizing and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical skills with an aptitude for translating quantitative and qualitative data into actionable plans.



A strong financial acumen is required.
- Candidates must have strong computer skills including experience with MS Office and Outlook and an ERP System such as D365.
- Candidates must be able to legally work within Canada at the time of applying for the position.

Compensation:

- This is a salary position in the range of $80,000 - $90,000 depending on experience plus an annual bonus and relocation assistance,
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision care and medical benefits along with vacation and defined benefit pension plan with CAAT.

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and work workplace. We accommodate the needs of individuals under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in all steps of the recruitment process. Please advise Human Resources of any accessibility needs. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S3: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Materials Coordinator (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper
📍 Thunder Bay