Inland Region Purchasing Manager at Boise Cascade Company in Kettle Falls, Washington

Job Description:

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we’re one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our employees are critical to our success. And we’re committed to investing in them. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety. We call it, Total Rewards. Here’s a look at what’s included:

• Medical + Prescription Drug


• Dental + Vision


• 401(k) Retirement Savings

 

Responsibilities

Reporting to our Region Controller, the Region Purchasing Manager will be responsible for formulating purchasing plans for the region, establishing appropriate priorities and strategies, and preparing KPIs for management. It requires maintaining a working knowledge and related records of the market to ensure maximum value to the company in terms of quality, availability, price, and technological assistance in making or supervising MRO, capital, or services purchases.

Candidates should have a proven ability in managing inventories to minimize financial investment while ensuring adequate levels to purchase economic order quantities and support production is crucial. This includes negotiating with vendors, soliciting and analyzing quotes, and recommending steps to achieve improved performance and results.

This role also involves assisting in the preparation of selected AFEs and providing necessary input for capital and key budgeting for region management. Training regional purchasing personnel and new hires in the techniques of purchasing, warehousing, inventory control, and receiving is essential. A commitment to continuous improvement, actively responding to the needs of all customers, and being open and responsive to change is expected. Additionally, performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned is part of the role.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Minimum of five (5) years of purchasing experience.  A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.   A successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Supply Chain Management

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