Description
Focused on both environmental stewardship and financial success, Resolute Forest Products offers promising and fulfilling job opportunities, where motivated individuals have every chance to accelerate their careers. If you are passionate and ready to make a difference, Resolute is the company that will assure you of success.
Our Thunder Bay location in Ontario, Canada is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Procurement Agent. This job is permanent, full-time.
Procurement Agent
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
About Us: This position will work from our flagship 300 million board foot Sawmill / Planer / Pellet Plant operation at Thunder Bay, Ontario, and provide support as needed for our Atikokan & Ignace Sawmills.
Position Overview: The Procurement Agent collaborates closely with the procurement team to manage the administration of equipment, materials, supplies, and outside services required for the company’s operations, ensuring cost-effective quality and service levels.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
- Generous Time Off: Start with at least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays per year.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Full range of group insurance from day one.
- Telemedicine Services: Access to telemedicine services.
- Pension Plan: Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from day one.
- Support Programs: Employee and family assistance program, education assistance program, health club reimbursement, and work travel assistance.
- Referral & Relocation Bonuses: Referral bonuses and relocation assistance to Atikokan.
- Inclusive Workplace: A respectful, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation to minimize industrial accidents and diseases. Control direct and indirect health and safety costs.
- Procurement Administration: Work closely with procurement to manage equipment, materials, supplies, and outside services, ensuring cost-effective quality and service levels.
- Order Management: Expedite ordered goods, monitor shipping, follow up on backorders, and adjust orders as necessary.
- Inventory Management: Set up and stock inventory items, issue purchase orders to replenish stock, and support parts inventory for Ignace and Atikokan Sawmills.
- Vendor Relations: Support vendor contract relationships and maintain the purchasing department's computerized database.
- Administrative Duties: Perform audits, manage accruals, handle month-end tasks, control key boxes, and manage vendor additions and modifications.
- Purchasing: Understand and apply Resolute's Purchasing Process & Policies, review and adjust quotes, attain approvals, Designation of Authority (DOA), and manage daily purchase orders. Fills out PJF forms as required, files and monitors MSA’s for rates and renewals, and applies work orders as needed. Update prices, PO amounts, and arrival dates. Understand CogniBox and suppliers interactions; liaisons with suppliers for compliance. Follow Indigenous Procurement Policies. Prepares and cuts daily PO’s.
- Controls: Manage buyer emails, follow up on back-orders, pricing, and shipment delays, and issue and review annual purchase orders. Understands taxes related to Ontario & Quebec. Correct work orders, cost centers and GL’s on PO’s if inaccurate.
- Liaison: Work with divisional and operational personnel in the research and selection of materials services and costing information.
- System Implementation: Maintain progressive implementation of parts ordering system, including an effective interface to Accounts Payable/Receivable.
- Work Order Flow: Support maintenance Work Order Flow Process (Work Orders/Material Management/Job Kits).
- Inventory Monitoring: Monitor, set up, and stock inventory items as required, including issuing purchase orders to replenish stock.
- Support: Provide support to the Ignace and Atikokan Sawmills parts inventory.
- Database Maintenance: Maintain and update the purchasing department’s computerized database.
- Consultation: Consult with immediate supervisor on pertinent matters and perform special projects and other assigned duties as required.
Ideal Candidate:
- Qualifications: Procurement / Supply Chain Management certification, or equivalent will be an asset.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years in a related industrial environment.
- Availability: Ability to travel occasionally and handle off-hours and weekend emergency calls.
- Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent judgment and ability to explain and influence.
- Team Player: Ability to work as part of a team, communicate with all levels of the organization, and adapt quickly to change.
- Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, and CMMS. Solid computer skills.
- Industry Knowledge: Perform the physical requirements of the position within the wood products industry.
- Safety Commitment: Recognized for an uncompromising approach to safety.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt, organize, and implement best business practices.
- Self-Motivated: Autonomous, motivated, and oriented towards excellence in results.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture.
Your team:
- Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.
Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. To be considered for this position, please apply today! We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.
Our Thunder Bay Sawmill is located at 156 Darrel Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON. The community of Thunder Bay is located in Northwest Ontario. For more information about the region, please visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/ or www.visitthunderbay.com)
You will view Thunder Bay is naturally home to epic outdoor adventures. In and around the city, there are hundreds of parks and conservation areas ready for you to explore. Find golf, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, angling and sailing opportunities within in walking distance; and Lake Superior - the world’s largest freshwater lake a mere stone’s throw away as well as the pleasures of many winter activities including skiing or snowmobiling. Other notable sites include:
- Fort William Historical Park: This is a recreation of an early 1800s fur trade post
- Sleeping Giant Provincial Park: This park is known for its scenic views and natural wonders
- Mount McKay: You can climb to one of the highest points in the province at this location
- Prince Arthur’s Landing: You can enjoy art galleries, museums, and food at this location
- Terry Fox Memorial: This memorial is dedicated to Terry Fox, a Canadian athlete who ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research
Resolute Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
Only selected candidates will be contacted. Resolute Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer.
Forest products are essential, as are each and every one of our employees and contractors. We take the necessary steps to protect the health and well-being of our employees and to safeguard the integrity of all Resolute facilities.
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Jobs where you grow
We are a global leader in the forest products industry offering a dynamic and safe work environment with opportunities and challenges that will help develop your skills.
With a diverse range of pulp, paper, tissue and wood products sold in over 70 countries, Resolute owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in Canada and the United States.
We are a company writing a new story for itself in a rapidly changing industry. We have made important inroads to ensure long-term profitability and to be an environmental supplier of choice. In order to remain a leader in our field, we are looking for individuals who are driven and eager to learn. Come take part of our history and be part of the change!
How are we building the Resolute of the future?
Find out in our Annual Report, available at resolutefp.com/publications.
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