Weyerhaeuser’s Engineered Lumber Products TimberStrand® manufacturing plant, located on the shores of beautiful Lake of the Woods in Kenora, Ontario, is currently seeking a Procurement and Materials Manager. The Kenora TimberStrand plant manufactures high‑strength engineered wood products in a 24/7, non‑union manufacturing environment. We believe our success starts with our people, and we value diversity of thought, experience, and background. We know you have choices in your career—and we want you to choose Weyerhaeuser.

Kenora is nestled in the heart of some of Ontario’s most scenic wilderness. With a population of approximately 16,500, the community offers exceptional recreational opportunities right outside your door. Known as North America’s premier boating destination, Kenora provides access to Lake of the Woods and its 14,522 islands. To learn more about the community and discover 30 great reasons to call Kenora home, visit www.kenora.ca.

Weyerhaeuser Kenora TimberStrand is seeking a proactive and experienced procurement and materials management professional with a passion for driving cost savings, maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring timely availability of parts, reducing inventory carrying costs, and improving KPIs and supplier performance within a multi‑million‑dollar manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Mill Manager, this role plays a critical part in supporting mill operations and partnering with teams across Weyerhaeuser, including the Operations Procurement Lead Team, mill maintenance and operations, and other functional partners.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting mill uptime and reliability by managing all aspects of procurement for MRO parts, bulk supplies, equipment, services, and capital project materials and services, while supporting Weyerhaeuser’s Operations Procurement strategy. Success in this position requires strong alignment with mill and Wood Products business goals, the Operations Procurement roadmap, company vision, and operational excellence and reliability initiatives. You will build strong relationships and collaborate closely with the Procurement Lead Team, mill leadership, storeroom personnel, maintenance, planning and scheduling teams, and other key stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

ALIGNMENT

Comply with Operations Procurement guidance, policies, and procedures
Align with and support Mill leadership
Effectively communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders

FUNCTIONAL

Responsible for RFx process of non-stocked items, high value inventory, services, certain Capital Project requirements; and issuing SAP Purchase Orders or Contracts to vendors
Negotiate pricing and commercial terms
Responsible for investment recovery processes including the sale and disposal of surplus assets
Utilize Operations Procurement’s strategic contracts
Generate and record cost savings
Maintain a high level of On-Time-Delivery
Responsible for Supplier relationship at the local level, performance, and issue resolution
Manage the Storeroom workspace by maintaining a clean and organized environment, parts labelling, security/access, proper storage, picking and kitting
Participate in audits of the storeroom when required
Other duties as assigned

PROCEDURAL

Follow all Weyerhaeuser safety training, policies, and procedures
Understand latest Incoterms
Ensure scope of work is clearly defined within Purchase Order or Contract, working with requisitioner when there is need to clarify
Effective use of Scheduling Agreements
Ensure inventory has the appropriate minimum and maximum levels
Issue resolution to address shortages, receiving counts, and follow RMA/RGA process

TRANSACTIONAL

Process clearing of Invoices awaiting approval within the Approval Work Cycle
Maintain SAP Contracts for Material Master sourcing
Maintain Purchase Orders and Scheduling Agreements accuracy, including cleanup and closeout
Maintain accurate recordkeeping of the Storeroom receiving and shipping
Resolve invoices that require intervention within SAP’s Workcycle tool
Resolve inventory discrepancies by utilizing root cause analysis method
Dispose surplus and obsolete inventory
Accountable for the performance, training, and safety of storeroom personnel
This role requires regular handling and movement of materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

PERFORMANCE

Ensure every purchase order and contract issued supports safe mill operation (suppliers or contractors safety record) and maximizes mill uptime reliability (reliable on time deliveries)
Good performance of mill Procurement and Storeroom Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Support Capital Projects with Procurement assigned tasks

TRAINING

Satisfactorily complete training curriculum assigned by Operations Procurement Lead team or other functional areas (Procurement, Ethics & Compliance, HR, IT Security, Import/Export, etc.)
Complete assigned self-assessment exercises
Provide training to local new hires

High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years of Buyer experience preferably in a heavy industry or manufacturing environment
SAP experience (or other ERP Experience)
Experience negotiating terms and conditions
Collaborative, and ability to communicate (oral, written) at all levels within the organization
Strong experience in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, Power Point, etc.)
Strong knowledge of Inventory Management practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Committed to professional ethical standards.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations, safe warehousing standards

Preferred Qualifications\:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
Professional supply chain management accreditation (CPM, CPIM, SCMP, SMT or equivalent)
Internal candidates – completion of Operations Procurement training modules
Experience in MRO procurement supporting Maintenance and Capital Projects
5 years experience in Procurement, Operations

Compensation\: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $88,531- $128,456 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits\: When you join our team as a nonunion employee, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement\: Nonunion Canadian employees are automatically enrolled in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan, which includes a paid company match up to 6%, in addition to a company contribution equaling up to 7.25% of your base salary. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP).

About Wood Products:

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Artificial Intelligence: Weyerhaeuser uses automated software systems, including artificial intelligence, to assist with the screening, assessment, and/or selection of applicants

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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