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 at GP Center in Atlanta, GA, and requires 25% travel.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is tasked with the strategic category management, sourcing, and procurement of essential materials and services for over 140 locations nationwide.

The SS&P organization is currently embarking on an exciting transformation alongside our business partners, developing new capabilities to identify and seize significant opportunities in pricing, total cost of ownership, and sourcing execution.

This initiative is a key component of Georgia-Pacific's ongoing transformation.

This is a thrilling time to join a growing team and play a central role in shaping the future of the SS&P organization!

What You Will Do



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


* Build, maintain, and own relationships 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 logistics 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 + 3 years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations, OR high school diploma and 5+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations.


* 2+ years' experience working across multiple ERP systems (preferably MP2, M3, Asset Suite, S4, or similar platforms).


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


* Experience working with suppliers...