Purchasing and Procurement Coordinator

Looking for a career opportunity? Located in Nassau County - Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034, LignoTech Florida is jointly owned by Borregaard and Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM). As a growing, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, we offer an excellent, affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits package including: Full medical, dental, vision insurance coverage with low employee premiums, low co-pays, and low deductibles 100% company-paid Life, Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage for all employees PTO accrual upon hire Tuition Reimbursement program Extensive training & cross-training programs Annual bonus program Competency-based pay system w/reviews and potential pay increases every six-months for the 1st two years (annual reviews, thereafter) 401k match The Purchasing and Procurement Administrator has overall support and administrative function of LignoTech Florida plant for the procurement process in Plant maintenance, storeroom, and facility operations. Procurement to include handling purchase requisitions for operating costs; capital projects, inventory and annual contracts through SAP. Work together with our Maintenance planner for procurement storeroom MRO items and control processes. This position reports directly to the Finance Manager, indirectly reports to the Maintenance Planner to administratively support the operations and facility services at the plant located at Fernandina Beach Florida. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Administration of purchase requests for all operating and fixed costs including, office, EHS, maintenance service agreements, supplies/equipment annual contracts, capital projects, and MRO storeroom inventory. Coordinate adherence to procure to pay process and documentation. Prepare and publish specifications for bids, evaluation of bid process, track supply safety and service to contract specifications. Develop and coordinate contract management database. Implement the Borregaard way and best practices for purchasing functions. Vendor maintenance in SAP. Coordinate our purchase card process. Storeroom responsibility includes supporting maintenance to ensure continuous improvement process, asset integrity, and excellent manufacturing reliability. Support the Storeroom as needed in relations to receiving inventory and storeroom maintenance. Financial viewpoint to identify solutions for cost savings and time savings continuous improvement. Support monthly close process for PO management, documentation, and storeroom inventory balance reporting. Work close with Finance department to develop, implement, and documented control process for procurement and storeroom policies. Maintain organized records for all reports, POs and other vendor communications. Requirements: Minimum 5 years’ experience of in procurement. MS office applications efficiency. Previous experience with an online procurement system or willingness to learn SAP system. Strong organizational skills. Demonstrated ability and desire to ensure proper records and work toward completion. Experience with procurement process from purchase requestion through PO generation to invoice process. Attention to detail, knowledge of basic accounting and controlling principles. Prior work with contract management, negotiations. Ability to communicate through use of verbal and email both clearly and pleasantly. Passion to work collaboratively with others both inside and outside your department. Committed to professional ethical standards. Enthusiasm for change in a continual improvement environment. Preferred: College degree in business. 5 Years of experience with accounting especially procurement processes and IT networking. Prior work experience with SAP, Skilled in Microsoft applications. Prior experience developing and maintaining procurement processes within a manufacturing plant environment. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Fernandina Beach, FL 32034: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person