Purchasing Manager
Your Job
We are seeking a Purchasing Manager for our Paper and Pulp Mill in Palatka, Florida.
As a part of our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement group, the Purchasing Manager reports to a Regional Purchasing Manager.
This person manages the local purchasing function, supervises personnel in this area, and will lead change, manage priorities, and develop the SS&P organization to deliver both short and long-term value.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support our facilities.
The SS&P organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.
What You Will Do
* Ensure compliance to all safety, purchasing, stores, and environmental policies and procedures.
* Manages and oversees the purchasing and inventory of raw materials, maintenance materials, supplies and equipment for the facility.
* Develops, implements and maintains a commodity inventory strategy that supports the company's supply chain point of view and operational reliability.
* Selects vendors through appropriate procurement practices, total cost of ownership and compliance guidelines.
* Negotiates local and regional contracts.
* Manages system capabilities as they pertain to the purchasing functions.
* Recommends and implements improvements to maximize operating productivity, quality, and efficiency while minimizing total cost of ownership.
* Represents procurement and the facility operations on regional and national sourcing initiatives.
* Acts as key member of the leadership team at the Palatka Mill.
* Sets department goals and works to lead improvements across the supply function and within a facility.
* Works with internal customers to identify and address unmet needs that align with procurement and business unit goals to deliver long term value.
* Collaborates with cross-functional teams at the facility and headquarters to implement corporate initiatives.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's Degree or at least 4 years of purchasing experience.
* At least 3 years of supervisory experience
* Experienced with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, & Outlook
What Will Put You Ahead
* Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering
* Purchasing, Inventory, Accounting management experience
* Experience with local, regional or national contracts
* Proven negotiation skills
* Experience with inventory management software
* Experience in the manufacturing industry
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Any compensation ra...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Palatka, US-FL
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Purchasing
- Recruiter: Georgia-Pacific
- Contact: Not Specified
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- Reference: 158616-en_US-US-FL-PALATKA1
- Posted: 2024-08-28 08:12:55 -
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