Robert Smith

Division Purchasing Manager - Lumber & Composites Division @Woodgrain

La Grande, OR, US

Oversight of diverse aspects of procurement, including supplier selection management and negotiation processes.• Coordination of procurement operations and resource allocation as a key member of the site\'s leadership team.• Collaboration with multiple departments, including accounting, accounts payable, facility management, and production leadership, to optimize material and service flow.• Development and execution of procurement and sourcing strategies.• Creation of standard operating procedures for the procurement department.• Personnel training in best practices and cost-saving strategies.• Establishment of performance expectations and achievement of departmental objectives.• Active involvement in budgeting and capital project expense decisions, including RFQ requests and bid awards.