Supervisor, Procurement

5 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Resolute Forest Products Full time

Resolute Forest Products is a global leader in the forest products industry, with a rich history spanning over two centuries. The company has built a strong presence in the United States and Canada, with over 40 facilities and a team of 6,600+ employees.

**Job Summary:** We are seeking a talented Supervisor, Procurement to join our team in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. As a key member of our Procurement, Shared services department, you will oversee a team of six and report to the Senior Manager, Procurement and Shared services.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Manage and oversee the daily procurement process for paper mills, ensuring tasks are completed on time and in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
  • Supervise the activities of your immediate subordinates and be responsible for their professional development and evaluation of their performance.
  • Procure, source, and coordinate special projects such as product standardization.
  • Lead projects and initiatives of the procurement team paper mills and be accountable for their success.

**Operational Management:**

  • Ensure purchase orders are placed and support buyers in this process.
  • Assist buyers in follow-ups with suppliers and ensure compliance with delivery of ordered products.
  • Ensure all invoices are settled promptly and work with buyers, mills, AP, and suppliers to facilitate invoice processing.
  • Keep the Director, Procurement & shared services, informed on initiatives to improve and document procurement processes.
  • Compile monthly KPIs and develop corrective plans with buyers when necessary.
  • Coordinate monthly conference calls with buyers, mills, and AP to discuss ongoing procurement issues.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with buyers.
  • Ensure mill personnel understands procurement guidelines and justification forms are completed.
  • Identify products for standardization and coordinate standardization with factories.
  • Conduct negotiations on commodities and establish agreements.
  • Manage supplier relationships and resolve issues between mills and suppliers.
  • Manage team of buyers regarding vacation, sick days, and IT profiles.
  • Act as a coach to buyers and prepare training activities.
  • Support team members in process improvement and adapt work to reflect changes.
  • Lead cross-functional team responsible for launching new products and related negotiations.
  • Identify and implement solutions to improve team efficiency.
  • Assess departmental organization and suggest improvements to achieve optimal workflow.

**SAP in Our Daily Lives:**

  • Work with buyers to standardize SAP usage and act as SAP functionality expert for the group.
  • Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating SAP Procedures.
  • Coach buyers in using SAP to its full capacity.
  • Organize weekly meetings with buyers to understand obstacles with the system and work with them to overcome them.
  • Develop and automate weekly and monthly reports to measure departmental performance.
  • Act as liaison between buyers, management team, and SAP project group.
  • Make suggestions on how to organize the department given the new SAP reality.

**Your Profile:**

  • BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.
  • 5 years' experience or more in procurement or purchasing.

**Your Skills:**

  • Excellent communication skills (spoken and written) in both official languages.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent managerial and training skills.
  • Strong leadership capabilities.
  • Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
  • Talent in negotiations and networking.
  • Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
  • Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
  • Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
  • Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to collaboratively drive issues to closure.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, communicate with all levels of the organization, and adapt quickly to change.
  • Ability to make appropriate decisions rapidly based on experience and judgment.
  • Experience with SAP, an asset.

**What We Are Offering:**

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus.
  • At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on experience.
  • Full range of group insurance from the first day of work.
  • Telemedicine services.
  • Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work.
  • Employee and family assistance program.
  • Education assistance program.
  • Health club reimbursement program.
  • Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work.
  • Work environment based on respect, inclusion, and diversity.
  • Office accessible by public transit.

Resolute Forest Products is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding, and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

Four core values influence everything we do at Resolute: Work safely, Be accountable, Ensure sustainability, and Succeed together.



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