Assist in developing and monitoring supplier programs
Assisting the department when needed with buying products and plant service
Fill in for buyers or others in the department when they are out of the office
Updating and expediting purchase orders
Handling inquiries from the field
Creates and maintains spreadsheets, reports, and other documents for the department as needed
Communicating thoughts on market conditions to purchasing and when directed to the field
Claim to handle and problem-solving with assistance from Department Manager
Able to provide plants with market information
Interact with Transportation and Accounting Departments
Interact with plants to insure quality service
Help in the developmental stage of new product sourcing
Have an awareness of plant inventory needs at all times and the confidence to buy those needs as the market may dictate, even when orders are not in the system
Become knowledgeable in the departmental markets. Freely offer opinions and encourage feedback on market, buying strategies, and departmental concerns
Identifies, researches, and resolves purchase order problems and opportunities
All other duties assigned by the Department Manager
Adhere to all UFP policies, procedures, and guidelines
Prepares various reports as required
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent preferred or 4 years of work experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and other software for business applications
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Compensation & Benefit Information
Salary Pay Range: $60,000 - $62,000 annually dependent on experience
Bonus/Incentive Pay
Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.
Benefits currently offered to our employees
Medical insurance
Health savings account with company contribution
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Stock purchase program with employee discount
Educational reimbursement
Wellness programs and challenges
Other supplemental benefits
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
