Purchaser - Mercer Mass Timber : Job Details

Company Description

Who we are. At Mercer Mass Timber (MMT) we are exceptional people making mass timber for a more sustainable world. We are North Americas largest Mass Timber Manufacturer, with facilities in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, Spokane Valley, WA, and Conway, Arkansas with a combined annual production capacity of over 255,000 cubic metres of mass timber. MMT is part of Mercer International, a leading forest products company who is one of the worlds largest market pulp producers and operates one of Europes largest sawmills. Mercer has operations in Canada, Germany, United States and Australia.

What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.

Position Description

The Purchaser will manage non-wood procurement for Mercer Mass Timber, including sourcing materials and services, evaluating bids, and onboarding vendors. Cost management and providing training and support to the team is crucial.

Mercer Mass Timber supplies materials and services to the construction industry, offering project solutions and materials tailored to each project. The Purchaser will collaborate closely with the project teams on bid execution and project cost accounting.

This role reports to Mercer International's VP Procurement, with a dotted line to Mercer Spokane's General Manager. Regular meetings with global procurement and project execution teams are essential.

Responsibilities

• Align procurement processes and systems: Bridge between SAP (used in our Spokane facility) and EPICOR (Used in our Conway/Okanagan Falls facilities) and support SAP rollout in 2025 to replace EPICOR.
• Support projects and operations: Provide cost estimates for project bids, service project execution teams with required materials, and ensure project material costs stay within budget.
• Leadership and team development: Provide leadership and coaching to the mill personnel in all procurement matters.
• Supplier relationships: Lead vendor negotiations, manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
• Collaboration across teams and sites: Work with Master Schedulers, Inventory Specialists, and the Global Procurement team to optimize inventory, supply chain, and procurement processes.
• Training and process improvement: Optimize the use of SAP in Procurement, develop purchasing KPIs, and provide ongoing purchasing training to improve processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field, with 3+ years of experience in purchasing within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrated leadership ability and experience working both independently and collaboratively with teams.
• Procurement & Supply Chain Expertise: Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, project procurement, and supply chain risk management; SCMP designation or equivalent is preferred.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Proven analytical skills with KPI accountability, along with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with Standards: Knowledge of ISO 14001 and 9001 quality standards is advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• The annual salary for this position is $75,000 - 80,000. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to a Health Care Spending Account and a fitness allowance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

At Mercer, we are Sustainable. By Design.