Purchasing Manager
Columbia Forest Group

Job Info

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Job Objective:

Responsibilities specific to this position include negotiating and executing necessary purchases, managing the traffic of vendors, contractors and other support services, receiving purchased goods, issuing/distributing products/tools, maintaining accurate inventories of products needed/purchased/distributed in the CMMS software, and for communicating with Maintenance Department team members, those in departmental leadership roles, and all other leadership positions facility-wide regarding product/parts/material needs. After the orientation and training period, the Purchasing Agent must be able to demonstrate: Computer-use proficiency (including but not limited to extensive data entry/typing, electronic purchasing, record keeping and communication, as well as utilization of CMMS software); Consistently high-level organization and multitasking abilities; Communication skills (verbal—direct and/or telephonic, and written/electronic) in order to negotiate/purchase /receive products from public vendors and/or other entities; Reliability and accountability with significant monetary transactions (including industrial taxation regulations); A fundamental understanding of mill processes, machinery/technical parts, and maintenance. Will work directly with accounting to properly code all purchases. The Purchasing manager must also have a State of OR issued driver’s license with a safe driving record to occasionally retrieve items off-site, using a company-provided vehicle.

Schedule:

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5 days per week.

Education:

Associate Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field, working knowledge of mechanical and
electrical components is preferred. Required to update knowledge by seeking out and participate in
continuing education opportunities.

Training:

The Purchasing Manager will take part in an orientation and training period lasting approximately 90
days, after which the employee will be expected to work independently and assume the
responsibilities of the position. Specific required training includes, but is not limited to, state
taxation law, CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), leadership development, and other
training as deemed necessary.

Equipment/Tools:

Including but not limited to: office equipment such as telephones, computers, scanners, fax
machines, various purchased/received supplies and cataloguing equipment such as electronic and/or
paper filing systems, barcode labelers/scanners, and other equipment as necessary. Will be required
to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on task. Individual projects may require additional PPE as assigned.

Qualifications:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the inventory of all necessary and required
parts/tools/products essential to daily mill-wide operation. The position plays an integral role in
developing and sustaining the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and will maintain
all existing and prospective parts/materials stock and storage areas.

Responsibilities specific to this position include negotiating and executing necessary purchases,
managing the traffic of vendors, contractors and other support services, receiving purchased goods,
issuing/distributing products/tools, maintaining accurate inventories of products
needed/purchased/distributed in the CMMS software, and for communicating with team members, those in departmental leadership roles, and all other leadership positions facility-wide regarding product/parts/material needs.

After the orientation and training period, the Purchasing Manager must be able to demonstrate:
Computer-use proficiency (including but not limited to extensive data entry/typing, electronic
purchasing, record keeping and communication, as well as utilization of CMMS software);
Consistently high-level organization and multitasking abilities; Communication skills
(verbal—direct and/or telephonic, and written/electronic) in order to negotiate/purchase /receive
products from public vendors and/or other entities; Reliability and accountability with significant
monetary transactions (including industrial taxation regulations); A fundamental understanding of
mill processes, machinery/technical parts, and maintenance. The Purchasing Manager must also have a
State of OR issued driver’s license with a safe driving record to occasionally retrieve items
off-site, using a company-provided vehicle.

Including but not limited to: office equipment such as telephones, computers, scanners, fax
machines, various purchased/received supplies and cataloguing equipment such as electronic and/or
paper filing systems, barcode labelers/scanners, and other equipment as necessary. Will be required
to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on task. Individual projects may require
additional PPE as assigned.

To perform this job, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty. The requirements
listed below are representative of the ability and physical demands
required.

Essential Job Functions:

Function Use of computer for data entry/recording within the designated CMMS software,
communication with vendors, and communication with mill employees.

Activity Perform regular data entry within the designated CMMS software to streamline and
maintain an updated account of maintenance schedules, service needs, storeroom parts/tools (stored,
ordered, received and distributed), as well as pricing. Electronically file receipts and forms
received. Electronically communicate with public vendors and/or other entities in order to
negotiate, place, and confirm product orders. Electronically communicate with personnel, department leaders and all other necessary company leadership.

Written Communication (Continuously) Must be able to read and write in order to perform nearly all
job duties, including but not limited to data entry and electronic communication.

Multitasking (Continuously) while working on computer. The employee will be required to perform
many different duties at one time including but not limited to answering and placing telephone
calls, scanning/faxing/filing documents, electronically communicating with vendors and/or mill
employees, accessing CMMS software and performing data entry, negotiating/confirming pricing,
placing/receiving orders and services.

Organization (Continuously) while performing all computer-based job duties including but not
limited to maintaining accurate records of inventory, purchasing products/ordering services, and at
any time specific and detailed data is being entered or shared via electronic communication. Must
be able to remain organized while simultaneously multitasking.

Interpersonal Skills (Continuously) when communicating electronically using computer.

Awkward Body Positioning/Maneuvering (Rarely) while performing several computer-based job duties simultaneously.

Columbia Forest Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia’s decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures.

Columbia Forest Products is an employee owned company that has a wide array of benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Our company stands out because of our commitment to our employees. In fact, we have a CFP Foundation dedicated to helping our employees, employees families and the local community.

Our Core Values we take pride in: Customer Service Above all Else, We Are Family, Share the Success and Absolute Integrity. If these are core values that you represent, please take the time to apply online for this rewarding career with Columbia Forest Products. Please make sure you have a good current phone number and email address on your application and you check them often, as we may contact you during the screening process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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