US-NE-Wood Procurement - Ties - Procurement Manager

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact. Procurement Manager responsible for overseeing Procurement yards and operators and negotiating with vendors for the purchase of materials and services. Principal Responsibilities: •Oversees Yard Operators. •Develops New Vendors. •Reports changing market conditions. •Negotiates with vendors for wood, negotiating the best possible guarantee. •Checks on safety and environmental programs for Procurement yards. •Covers the duties of the company’s Tie Buyers and Procurement Yard Operators when necessary. •Participates and contribute to company safety program. •Performs other related duties as assigned. Management duties include supervision of exempt and/or non-exempt staff. This includes but is not limited to, conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving paid time-off (PTO), assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training, giving guidance to staff, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employee Benefits: As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including: The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from Several company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies Long-Term Disability Coverage Access to a robust employee assistance program Competitive compensation Annual bonus program opportunity 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred) 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays Career advancement opportunities Ability to purchase Company stock Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled