Category Buyer, Chemicals

Your Job

We are seeking a Category Buyer for our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization within Georgia-Pacific.

As a part of our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization, the chemical buyer reports to the Sourcing Execution Leader.

You will be responsible for procurement of chemicals across Georgia Pacific ensuring adherence to category strategy.

You must be self-directed, work with a high sense of urgency and possess the ability to solve problems and collaborate with other disciplines to meet the needs of Operations.

You will be asked to continuously improve the process and drive efficiencies across the enterprise.

This is a hybrid role based in Atlanta at GP Center and will require 25% travel.

What You Will Do



* Support the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.


* Liaise with strategic sourcing and operational personnel at related sites; understand and support their priorities while executing the strategy associated with specific chemicals to drive value to the bottom line.


* Ensure supply to facilities while continuously improving the process to a standardized approach.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in chemicals space.


* Identify opportunities to transform procurement job functions through utilization of tools and technologies to become best in class.


* Implement processes to improve purchasing efficiencies and automation.


* Optimize working capital and on-hand inventory levels.


* Engage with supply base and suppliers to foster collaboration and partnership.


* Connect with KBX and transportation partners to drive process efficiencies.


* Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, fiduciary, inventory and environmental policies and procedures.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations, OR high school diploma and 5+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations.


* Microsoft Excel skills to include pivot tables and data visualization tools.


* Willingness to work in multiple ERP systems including MP2, M3, Asset Suite and S4.


* Experience working with suppliers.


* Willing and able to travel.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, supply chain management, logistics or business administration


* Experience in analyzing processes and developing and implementing solutions.


* Experience in the manufacturing industry


* At least 1 year experience with data analytics work, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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