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Your Job
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a Strategic Procurement Lead to drive strategic sourcing and procurement planning across our North American operations.
This role is based in Wichita, KS and is a key part of our Procurement organization.
In this role, you will partner closely with site, project, and operations teams to shape procurement strategies early in the project lifecycle, especially to support capital projects across our sites.
You will proactively identify upcoming needs, influence sourcing decisions, and ensure the business is positioned to execute work efficiently and competitively.
This is not a transactional buying role.
As a Strategic Procurement Lead, you will lead sourcing strategy, challenge existing approaches, and create value by aligning suppliers, timelines, and commercial decisions to optimize total cost of ownership and reduce construction and operation risk.
Our Team
This position is located at our headquarters in Wichita, KS and requires approximately 25% travel to production facilities across the U.S.
and Canada.
What You Will Do
* Partner with site and project teams early in the planning phase to define procurement strategies for operational and capital needs
* Lead sourcing strategy development, including market engagement, bid approach, supplier selection, and negotiation strategy
* Proactively identify upcoming work and align suppliers, capacity, and timelines to support project success
* Serve as a strategic advisor to stakeholders, providing recommendations that balance cost, risk, and schedule
* Negotiate pricing and commercial terms, leveraging market conditions and project timelines to create value
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal partners to drive performance and continuous improvement
* Challenge existing approaches and leverage tools (Ariba, Track, Power BI, etc.) to improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency
* Support procurement capability across sites through reporting, process discipline, and coaching procurement-facing teammates
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field OR equivalent experience
* Experience leading or influencing procurement strategy, sourcing initiatives, or operational improvement efforts
* Experience with supplier negotiations, contract execution, and commercial decision-making
* Experience analyzing data and solving problems to drive decision-making
* Experience collaborating across functions and influencing stakeholders in a dynamic environment
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience supporting capital, maintenance, or industrial project procurement
* Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies (beyond transactional purchasing)
* Experience building strategic supplier partnerships and managing performance
* Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, o...
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Type: Permanent Location: Wichita, US-KS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-08 09:11:57
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Department: IT System Administrator Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: IT / System Director Work Schedule: ___________________________ Positions Supervised: PRIVATE POSITION OVERVIEW: System administrator is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers.
They maintain computing environment by identifying system requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring system performance; and participate in research and development to continuously improve and keep up with the IT business needs of their organization.
System administrators also actively resolve problems and issues with computer and server systems to limit work disruptions within the company: DUTIES: Include the following (but are not limited - other duties may be assigned) Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions: · Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization · Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes · Maintains system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; designing and running system load/stress testing; troubleshooting hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues · Upgrades system by conferring with vendors and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software.
· Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure · Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures · Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions · Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance Other Duties / Responsibilities: · Researches, gathers and prepares reports and documents as assigned.
· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations · Maintains high ethical standards in work place.
· Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
· Maintains good communication with associates and management.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: · Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Honolulu, US-HI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-07 11:01:22
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Your Job
Flint Hills Resources (FHR) is seeking a Strategic Buyer to join our Procurement team.
This role will support procurement activities that ensure timely, cost-effective supply of materials and services while building strong vendor relationships and contributing to team goals.
Successful candidates will proactively build vendor relationships, ensure procurement transactions are accurate and timely, resolve exceptions and supply disruptions (escalating when needed), and communicate and collaborate effectively while adapting to changing priorities.
Our Team
The Strategic Buyer will be based at our Wichita headquarters and report to a Procurement Supervisor.
You will partner closely with procurement colleagues, internal stakeholders, and vendors to execute tactical sourcing, support purchase order processing, and participate in RFP and contracting activities.
What You Will Do
* Partner with the procurement team to support internal and external customers
* Analyze and process purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner
* Review purchase order and invoice exceptions and resolve issues
* Collaborate with vendors on long-lead items and delivery schedules
* Maintain strong vendor relationships through clear verbal and written communication
* Participate in both Simple and Tactical Sourcing activities
* Provide RFP support and analyze supplier responses and proposals
* Perform minimal contracting tasks (template use, simple reviews, escalation as needed)
* Contribute to a strong team environment, supporting both individual and team goals
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree OR 2+ years of experience working in a professional environment
* Ability to participate in an on-call rotation including nights, weekends, and holidays
* Ability to travel 10-15% of the time, including potential overnight stays
* This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
What Will Put You Ahead
* 1+ years of experience processing procurement transactions (purchase orders, invoices, exceptions)
* Experience working in customer service or a stakeholder-facing role
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.
We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
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Type: Permanent Location: Wichita, US-KS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-07 10:16:05
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a self-directed Area Purchasing Manager to support the Corrugated business within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement.
This role leads local procurement execution, supports storeroom operations, partners with Operations and functional teams, and drives procurement best practices across assigned Corrugated facilities.
The ideal candidate brings strategic and tactical purchasing, stores, inventory, and supply chain experience; works with urgency; solves problems; and collaborates across disciplines to meet Operation's needs.
This role creates value by strengthening partnerships, improving procurement processes, supporting transformation, and optimizing total cost of ownership.
This site-based role may sit at one of the assigned Corrugated facilities:
* Waxahachie, TX
* Denton.
TX
Travel between supported locations, including 20% possible overnight travel, is expected.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization sources and procures critical supplies, materials, services, and resources that support our facilities.
SS&P partners with business and operations leaders to improve decisions, leverage best practices, capture savings, and create efficiency across the business.
This role helps connect local site needs with broader sourcing strategies, disciplined procurement standards, inventory optimization, and value-creation opportunities for the Corrugated business.
What You Will Do
* Lead purchasing and support stores across assigned Corrugated facilities, ensuring procurement and storeroom processes are disciplined, reliable, and aligned with business priorities.
* Build strong partnerships with site leaders, Operations, Maintenance, corporate teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to understand needs and deliver long-term value.
* Source, purchase, negotiate, and manage inventory, equipment, MRO, services, supplies, and other external vendor needs.
* Streamline and sustain procurement processes across assigned locations and the broader Corrugated network.
* Drive appropriate use of national, regional, and local contract agreements for goods and services.
* Identify local spending opportunities for competitive bidding, value improvement, and lowest total cost of ownership.
* Optimize working capital and inventory levels while supporting reliable storeroom execution and operational continuity.
* Collaborate with facility and headquarters teams to implement corporate initiatives and procurement transformation work.
* Ensure compliance with safety, purchasing, fiduciary, stores, and environmental policies and procedures.
* Create value through process improvement, supplier engagement, inventory optimization, and alignment between site needs and procurement strategy.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience with inventory or storeroom management Including experience with Inventory Management systems.
* Exp...
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Type: Permanent Location: Dallas, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-07 10:16:05
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a self-directed Area Purchasing Manager to support the Corrugated business within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement.
This role leads local procurement execution, supports storeroom operations, partners with Operations and functional teams, and drives procurement best practices across assigned Corrugated facilities.
The ideal candidate brings strategic and tactical purchasing, stores, inventory, and supply chain experience; works with urgency; solves problems; and collaborates across disciplines to meet Operation's needs.
This role creates value by strengthening partnerships, improving procurement processes, supporting transformation, and optimizing total cost of ownership.
This site-based role may sit at one of the assigned Corrugated facilities:
* Waxahachie, TX
* Denton.
TX
Travel between supported locations, including 20% possible overnight travel, is expected.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization sources and procures critical supplies, materials, services, and resources that support our facilities.
SS&P partners with business and operations leaders to improve decisions, leverage best practices, capture savings, and create efficiency across the business.
This role helps connect local site needs with broader sourcing strategies, disciplined procurement standards, inventory optimization, and value-creation opportunities for the Corrugated business.
What You Will Do
* Lead purchasing and support stores across assigned Corrugated facilities, ensuring procurement and storeroom processes are disciplined, reliable, and aligned with business priorities.
* Build strong partnerships with site leaders, Operations, Maintenance, corporate teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to understand needs and deliver long-term value.
* Source, purchase, negotiate, and manage inventory, equipment, MRO, services, supplies, and other external vendor needs.
* Streamline and sustain procurement processes across assigned locations and the broader Corrugated network.
* Drive appropriate use of national, regional, and local contract agreements for goods and services.
* Identify local spending opportunities for competitive bidding, value improvement, and lowest total cost of ownership.
* Optimize working capital and inventory levels while supporting reliable storeroom execution and operational continuity.
* Collaborate with facility and headquarters teams to implement corporate initiatives and procurement transformation work.
* Ensure compliance with safety, purchasing, fiduciary, stores, and environmental policies and procedures.
* Create value through process improvement, supplier engagement, inventory optimization, and alignment between site needs and procurement strategy.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience with inventory or storeroom management Including experience with Inventory Management systems.
* Exp...
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Type: Permanent Location: Denton, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-07 10:16:00
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a self-directed Area Purchasing Manager to support the Corrugated business within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement.
This role leads local procurement execution, supports storeroom operations, partners with Operations and functional teams, and drives procurement best practices across assigned Corrugated facilities.
The ideal candidate brings strategic and tactical purchasing, stores, inventory, and supply chain experience; works with urgency; solves problems; and collaborates across disciplines to meet Operation's needs.
This role creates value by strengthening partnerships, improving procurement processes, supporting transformation, and optimizing total cost of ownership.
This site-based role may sit at one of the assigned Corrugated facilities:
* Waxahachie, TX
* Denton.
TX
Travel between supported locations, including 20% possible overnight travel, is expected.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization sources and procures critical supplies, materials, services, and resources that support our facilities.
SS&P partners with business and operations leaders to improve decisions, leverage best practices, capture savings, and create efficiency across the business.
This role helps connect local site needs with broader sourcing strategies, disciplined procurement standards, inventory optimization, and value-creation opportunities for the Corrugated business.
What You Will Do
* Lead purchasing and support stores across assigned Corrugated facilities, ensuring procurement and storeroom processes are disciplined, reliable, and aligned with business priorities.
* Build strong partnerships with site leaders, Operations, Maintenance, corporate teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to understand needs and deliver long-term value.
* Source, purchase, negotiate, and manage inventory, equipment, MRO, services, supplies, and other external vendor needs.
* Streamline and sustain procurement processes across assigned locations and the broader Corrugated network.
* Drive appropriate use of national, regional, and local contract agreements for goods and services.
* Identify local spending opportunities for competitive bidding, value improvement, and lowest total cost of ownership.
* Optimize working capital and inventory levels while supporting reliable storeroom execution and operational continuity.
* Collaborate with facility and headquarters teams to implement corporate initiatives and procurement transformation work.
* Ensure compliance with safety, purchasing, fiduciary, stores, and environmental policies and procedures.
* Create value through process improvement, supplier engagement, inventory optimization, and alignment between site needs and procurement strategy.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience with inventory or storeroom management Including experience with Inventory Management systems.
* Exp...
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Type: Permanent Location: Waxahachie, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-07 10:15:56
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The Strategic SourcingCoordinator II expands on the duties of Strategic Sourcing Coordinator I andworks with the team to identify sources for commodities and services, manage bids, contracts, and purchase orders, and help develop product or service standards.
They maintain vendor relationships, monitor pricing, and assist the VP in ensuring effective fund usage within the organization.
Resolves daily supply issues using standard procedures.Builds relationships with new suppliers and enhances vendor diversity.Runs, evaluates, and maintains inventory reports.Ensures product supply continuity by reviewing purchasing contingencies.Addresses disputes or complaints with vendors, requestors, and the sourcing department.Updates and manages pricing changes.Generates purchase orders for requisitions.Shows proficiency in the design, maintenance and administration of Inventory management systems, policies and procedures.Understands internal controls as it relates to Inventory management and reporting.Uses Microsoft Office to generate and maintain spreadsheets, presentations, and documents.Exhibits a high level of organizational competency.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: N/A SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION: High School diploma or equivalent required.Bachelor Degree in Finance, Business Management, Healthcare Administration or similar field preferred.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: 3 to 5 years of experience related to purchasing, receiving and inventory management in the Healthcare industry.Has a proven track record in management of a centralized purchasing, receiving and distribution area.Possesses negotiating and contract management skills.Communicates professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.Solid decision-making skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases.
Team members are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.
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Type: Permanent Location: Little Rock, US-AR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-07 09:52:09
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About BBP: BBP is at the forefront of industrial automation, creating solutions that enable our customers to excel in their fields.
We believe in fostering an environment that encourages growth, teamwork, and innovation.
We are currently seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA.
In this position, the candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient processing of customer orders from initiation to completion, ensuring our customers receive their products promptly and accurately.
Job Summary: The Procurement Specialist is responsible processing orders and delivering top-notch customer support.
This multifaceted position is at the core of our customer experience, ensuring our clients receive accurate information, timely service, and effective solutions to meet their needs.
Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities: Develop a general understanding of the company's products or services to provide accurate information to customers.
Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally, addressing their questions and concerns.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records, including contact information and customer notes.
Participate in ongoing training to stay current with product knowledge and sales processes.
Efficiently process customer orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all order details.
Monitor and track order status, providing customers with updates and delivery estimates.
Assist customers in making order modifications, including changes to product quantities, specifications, or shipping details.
Resolve order discrepancies, shipping issues, and other customer concerns effectively and in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, quotes, and orders in the company's order management system.
Collaborate with other teams, such as the sales, accounting, operations and marketing departments, to ensure effective communication and coordination.
Education and/or Experience: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate business discipline from an accredited college or university.1-2 years procurement experience preferred Benefits Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible savings accountPaid Time Off401K program BBP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Type: Permanent Location: BATON ROUGE, US-LA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-07 09:45:24
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Your Job
John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing to convert global supply markets, supplier capability and commercial rigor into a competitive advantage.
This leader will build and operate a center-led category-management system across direct materials, fabricated components, engineered systems, lifecycle services, indirect spend and logistics.
The role is accountable for translating business strategy, product and project demand, aftermarket priorities and manufacturing needs into an executable multi-year sourcing portfolio.
The successful candidate will lead through ten global category managers, reporting through four regional supplier-development resources and focused capability leaders, while preserving clear technical, quality and expenditure decision gates.
What You Will Do
* Develop and execute the multi-year Strategic Sourcing agenda, category portfolio, talent plan and operating cadence in alignment with John Zink growth, cost competitiveness, project execution and aftermarket objectives.
* Establish clear global commercial ownership across the category portfolio and develop fact-based strategies that connect demand, supply markets, cost drivers, risk and implementation to business priorities.
* Lead portfolio prioritization across equipment, engineered systems, contract manufacturing, local-content, low-cost-country development, aftermarket/revamps and enterprise categories.
* Sponsor the highest-value or highest-risk negotiations, make-versus-buy analyses, contract-manufacturing decisions and supplier-relationship interventions.
* Build a Finance-validated value pipeline that distinguishes realized hard savings, cost avoidance, cash and operational value; ensure implementation and leakage are visible.
* Ensure sourcing is involved at proposal, design and project gates early enough to influence requirements, total cost, capacity and lead time without compromising Engineering design authority.
* Establish supplier panels, executive supplier relationship management, category councils and recurring reviews that connect category strategy to product and regional execution.
* Deploy supplier-development resources under GCM strategies to expand qualified capacity in the Americas, EMEA, India and APAC.
* Partner with Procurement Operations to translate category decisions into compliant purchase-order execution and with Supplier Quality to enforce qualification, control-plan and release gates.
* Develop succession, coaching, performance standards and capability-building plans for the Strategic Sourcing team.
Decision Rights and Boundaries
* Approves category strategies, supplier panels and commercial award recommendations within delegated authority; escalates exceptions and commitments outside authority.
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Type: Permanent Location: Tulsa, US-OK
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-07 09:30:29
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The Category Manager - Paper & Packaging Procurement will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for the McNairn paper, foil, and related raw-material portfolio supporting the Whitby, Ontario and Westfield, Massachusetts operations.
The role is accountable for category strategy, cost and savings delivery, supply continuity, supplier performance, market intelligence, contracting, and cross-functional support for customer and commercialization opportunities.
Deep paper-category knowledge is essential to independently assess specifications, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, technical tradeoffs, and sourcing risks across the portfolio.
This is a strategic procurement role and is not responsible for routine purchase-order processing or daily plant purchasing.
While this role is remote, we are prioritizing candidates in the greater Philadelphia area, as well as in Westfield, MA or Whitby, Ontario.
What you will do in this role: Develop and execute category strategies for paper, baking and grease-resistant papers, wax and poly-coated papers, aluminum foil, corrugate, ink, adhesives, and other assigned raw materials.Own strategic supplier relationships, including negotiations, contracts, QBRs, performance scorecards, risk reviews, capacity planning, and executive escalations.Lead sourcing events, supplier qualification, dual-sourcing, localization, specification optimization, and cost-modeling initiatives.Deliver annual cost savings, cost avoidance, working-capital, and payment-term objectives with clear tracking and Finance validation.Monitor pulp, paper, aluminum, energy, freight, tariff, and trade developments and translate market changes into sourcing recommendations and cost forecasts.Protect continuity of supply through supplier risk assessments, contingency plans, alternate materials, and qualified backup sources.Partner with Operations, Planning, Product Management, Sales, Finance, Quality, R&D, and Legal on customer RFPs, commercialization, trials, specifications, claims, and supplier agreements.Maintain accurate category documentation, including spend analysis, contracts, pricing, supplier contacts, sourcing pipelines, project status, and category-review materials.Support supplier innovation, sustainability, and value-engineering opportunities that improve margin, quality, service, or product performance.Travel to McNairn facilities (Westfield, MA and Whitby, Ontario) and strategic suppliers as business needs require.
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Type: Permanent Location: Exton, US-PA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-07 09:15:55
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About Bray International
Founded in 1986 Bray International is a global leader in industrial valves, actuators, and control products, delivering innovative flow control solutions to customers in more than 40 countries.
As a privately held company with nearly four decades of engineered excellence, Bray has built a strong reputation for high-performance products, superior value, and exceptional customer service.
Our fully integrated product line serves over 12 diverse industries, meeting the rigorous demands of the process sector with reliability and precision.
Driven by a long-standing commitment to excellence, Bray offers the stability of a trusted, privately owned organization that continues to grow through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Guided by our vision to be the most respected and successful valve, actuator, and controls company in the world, Bray places people—our employees, customers, and partners—at the heart of everything we do.
We pursue progress through continuous improvement, a family-like culture, and an entrepreneurial spirit that shapes the future of flow control solutions.
Position Overview:
Production Planner/Buyer is a highly visible position of executing stock replenishment, reviewing inventory controls, planning/scheduling work orders and sales orders, special order procurement requirements, and open order management processes to deliver essential purchasing services to internal customers and ultimately the end user. The scope of this position encompasses supporting the day-to-day procurement and manufacturing needs of the Flow-Tek Ball Valve line.
Key Responsibilities:
* Set ordering controls based on historical usage
* Schedule and execute sales orders and work orders to meet required customer delivery needs
* Manage procurement and replenishment of assigned products
* Maintain timely and accurate order acknowledgments and supplier promise dates-Review and take action daily on critical need items for assigned responsibilities
* Meet and exceed defined performance goals
* Expedite/follow up on open purchase orders to maximize stock availability and ensure timely delivery of product
* Support sales, production, and other key internal customers on purchasing and inventory needs
* Proactively be engaged with suppliers to negotiate and resolve performance issues that may impact costs, customer service, or quality
* Work with logistics companies to schedule and track international shipments
* Ensure compliance with standard policies, procedures, internal audit, and quality management processes
Location: Houston, TX
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related program preferred
* Understanding and basic knowledge of MRP systems and their functionality
* Exposure to and experience working within a manufacturing or high-volume industrial distribution environment
* Minimu...
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Type: Permanent Location: Houston, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-06 11:50:52
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Your Job
As the Senior Global Category Manager, you will lead the development and execution of category strategy that enables Molex's five divisions to innovate and scale.
You will build and manage a world-class global supply base, drive supplier performance, and ensure alignment between supplier capabilities and Molex's product and technology roadmaps.
In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams - including R&D, Product Development, Business Units, architecture teams, and global supply chain partners - to deliver supply assurance, optimize cost structures, and accelerate new product introductions.
You will also lead critical supplier interactions such as RFIs, RFQs, business reviews, and technology roadmap discussions, while providing market intelligence and quarterly category insights to senior leaders.
This role is a key driver of supplier relationship management, continuous improvement, and long-term value creation across the semiconductor category.
Our Team
Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide.
With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.
What You Will Do
* Lead the global strategy and execution for Molex's Semiconductor category in a highly visible Senior Global Category Manager role with broad business impact
* Build and shape a world-class semiconductor supply base that supports all five Molex divisions and enables speed, flexibility, and resilience in a fast-paced global market
* Partner across functions to define and manage the preferred supplier list (PSL) and approved parts list (APL), shaping supplier selection, segmentation, and performance while aligning supplier technology roadmaps with Molex product innovation
* Collaborate with Business Units, Regional Category Managers, R&D, Sourcing Engineering, and New Product Development teams to translate category strategy into action and ensure the supply base supports both technical requirements and commercial growth objectives
* Influence product economics from the start by engaging suppliers early in new product development, optimizing initial cost structures, and delivering sustainable savings through multi-sourcing and value engineering
* Strengthen strategic partnerships with semiconductor suppliers and build influential executive-level relationships through business reviews, technology roadmap sessions, industry events, and supplier performance engagements
* Champion supply assurance across the full product lifecycle from new product development and mass production through end-of-life transitions while driving process improvements that deliver best-in-class results
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Type: Permanent Location: Lisle, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-06 10:23:31
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Founded in 1920, Smith Brothers Farms is one of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic home-delivery dairy brands.
For over 100 years, we've proudly delivered farm-fresh milk, locally made goods, and exceptional customer service to families across the region.
Our mission is simple: bring fresh, high-quality foods straight to the front door while supporting local farms and communities.
As Director of Merchandising & Category Management, you decide what earns its place in our customers' homes.
You will own category strategy and the assortment across every department, with accountability for sales, gross margin, and category mix.
You will set pricing and promotion strategies, lead vendor negotiations, grow the Smith Brothers brand, and connect front-end demand to our cold-chain fulfillment.
You will lead a team of Ecommerce professionals and Buyers who build your plans into the live website and app and report how customers respond, so your time goes to commercial strategy and category decisions.
When you join Smith Brothers Farms, you become part of a trusted Northwest tradition built on quality, integrity, and family values.
What you'll do Category management and assortment strategy Hold P&L accountability for sales, gross margin, and share of basket across dairy, fresh, and center-store categories.
Define each category's role (destination, routine, convenience, or seasonal) and set matching targets and strategies.
Build annual category plans covering assortment breadth and depth, price position, promotional intensity, and growth goals.
Lead category reviews with buyers, using sales, margin, basket penetration, repeat purchase, and standing-order data to decide what to add, keep, rotate, and retire.
Manage SKU productivity and rationalization, balancing variety against margin, inventory risk, and cold-chain space.
Find assortment gaps against customer needs and competitors, and direct sourcing of new items, local producers, and regional exclusives.
Tailor assortment to the Seattle and Portland markets.
Own the New Product Plan and set criteria and review points for evaluating new items after launch.
Plan seasonal and holiday assortments with enough lead time for sourcing, content, and fulfillment.
Pricing and promotion Set pricing rules and price-position strategy by category for high-frequency home delivery.
Own the Merchandising Plan for each two-week promotion period: which items go on sale, how deep, and which themes and hero items lead each week.
Build the promotional calendar and bulk or bundle incentives that grow order frequency and average order value.
Balance traffic drivers against margin loss and cannibalization, including the effect of sale pricing on standing-order customers.
Vendor partnerships Lead negotiations with vendors and buyers on trade funding, promotional support, scan-backs, and regional exclusives.
Run joint business planning with key vendors, tied to category plans and shared growth targets.
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Type: Permanent Location: Kent, US-WA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-06 09:43:59
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Primary Job Duties Customer Service Skills: Greet customers throughout the day and provide assistance with a friendly and approachable demeanor.Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.Answer phones and direct calls.
Sales Skills: Responsible for promoting and locating products that meet the customers needs.Assist customers with special order requests, ensuring appropriate follow-through.Proficient with point-of-sale system for cashiering.Responsible for selecting the products for monthly promotion and ensuring accurate pricing and adequate stock on hand.
Organizational Skills: Maintain a clean and organized environment, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.Participate in deep cleaning of the department according to department procedure.Loads baler and bundles bales.Maintains backstock in accordance with department standards.Keeps electronic and physical files organized to the extent that others can navigate them.
Purchasing: Follow guidelines for ordering to obtain favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery.Evaluate suppliers and investigate new sources of supply.Ensure a fresh and dynamic product mix by reviewing movement reports, discontinuing slow-movers, and picking up new items.Review department financial reports and take action where needed to meet sales, turns and margin goals.Process price changes to ensure price variances are promptly resolved.Monitor ingredients and sources of all items to conform to Berryvale product standards.
Ordering: Order product using the POS system, company websites, phone orders, email ordering or in person ordering.Proficient with the POS system for generating orders, using on-hand counts, and sales history for accurate ordering.
Receiving: Receive inventory, including checking for quality and expiration dates, and ensuring that all products are properly stored and rotated.Prepare merchandise for purchase.
Ticket, arrange, and display merchandise to promote sales.Accurately note invoices with errors in the shipment.Balance and submit invoices in ECRS.Price special orders.Process invoices, making sure to follow up on credits, quality concerns, and pricing discrepancies.Track that credits have been received following procedure.
Follow up with the company as needed.
Inventory Management & Merchandising: Excellent awareness of products, location in the store/backstock, their sources and ordering procedures.Stock, rotate, merchandise, and face product according to department procedure.Maintain and consolidate backstock in accordance with department standards.Perform inventory counts as needed to meet department deadlines using the POS system.Run physical inventory variance reports in ECRS, trouble shoot issues and correct them.
Commit the worksheet.Perform temp checks on the refrigeration to ensure proper holding of product.Monitor inventory to minimize out of stocks.Follow signage standards, ensuring proper pricing.Check that all signs are posted and removed at the proper timing for pro...
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Type: Permanent Location: Mount Shasta, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-06 09:40:26
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Your Job
This role is ideal for a sourcing professional with strong technical aptitude and experience managing supplier development activities for advanced manufacturing processes, including high-speed wafer technologies, precision stamping, plating, molding, over molding and connector and cable assembly solutions.
The successful candidate will partner closely with Product Development Engineering and Suppliers to drive sourcing strategy, cost competitiveness, and supply readiness for next-generation BiPass products.
As part of a rapidly growing product portfolio, this individual will work in close collaboration with other team members on BiPass products, proactively identify sourcing risks, drive supplier readiness, and execute against aggressive project timelines.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates ownership and urgency, and influences cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver results.
What You Will Do
* Represent NPD Sourcing as a core member of cross-functional project teams and align sourcing deliverables with project requirements, milestones, cost targets, and risk priorities.
* Develop and execute project and component sourcing strategies aligned with category strategy, preferred-supplier direction, regionalization objectives, and program requirements.
* Engage suppliers early, including before formal RFQ release when appropriate, to obtain technical input, assess capability, and improve the quality of the sourcing event.
* Prepare and issue complete RFQ packages in partnership with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management, including available specifications, forecasts, timing, quality requirements, and commercial expectations.
* Perform, drive, and facilitate supplier Technical Reviews and Feasibility Reviews at the RFQ stage.
Ensure open technical items, assumptions, exceptions, DFM feedback, capacity constraints, and proposed mitigations are documented and resolved or formally risk managed.
* Confirm supplier technical feasibility and organizational capability before including the supplier in the Total Cost of Ownership evaluation and supplier nomination process.
* Lead TCO evaluations using technical capability, piece price, tooling and capital, logistics, quality, capacity, lead time, geographic risk, payment terms, and lifecycle economics as applicable.
* Lead or support commercial negotiations, cost-breakdown reviews, should-cost analysis, and cost-roadmap development to achieve project BOM and capital targets.
* Drive early identification, escalation, and mitigation of supplier, technology, tooling, capacity, quality, commercial, and continuity risks.
* Coordinate supplier onboarding, qualification planning, tooling kickoff, prototype and first-off-tool readiness, and other sourcing deliverables required to establish an executable supply path.
* Maintain accurate sourcing status, supplier decisions, cost informati...
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Type: Permanent Location: Lisle, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-06 09:12:43
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Your Job
This role is ideal for a sourcing professional with a strong technical background and experience managing supplier development and sourcing activities printed circuit boards (PCB), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), Electronic components and High-Speed Cables assemblies.
The successful candidate will partner closely with Product Development Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and suppliers to drive sourcing strategy, technical feasibility, cost competitiveness, and supply readiness for next-generation high-speed cables: ACC and DAC.
The individual will support the Sourcing Engineer responsible for the expanding ACC and DAC portfolio, proactively identify sourcing risks, and execute against aggressive project timelines.
The ideal candidate combines electronics commodity knowledge with practical exposure to cable and connector assemblies and supporting electromechanical hardware, demonstrates ownership and urgency, and can influence cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver results.
What You Will Do
* Represent NPD Sourcing as a core member of cross-functional project teams and align sourcing deliverables with project requirements, milestones, cost targets, and risk priorities.
* Develop and execute project and component sourcing strategies aligned with category strategy, preferred-supplier direction, regionalization objectives, and program requirements.
* Engage suppliers early, including before formal RFQ release when appropriate, to obtain technical input, assess capability, and improve the quality of the sourcing event.
* Prepare and issue complete RFQ packages in partnership with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management, including available specifications, forecasts, timing, quality requirements, and commercial expectations.
* Perform, drive, and facilitate supplier Technical Reviews and Feasibility Reviews at the RFQ stage.
Ensure open technical items, assumptions, exceptions, DFM feedback, capacity constraints, and proposed mitigations are documented and resolved or formally risk managed.
* Confirm supplier technical feasibility and organizational capability before including the supplier in the Total Cost of Ownership evaluation and supplier nomination process.
* Lead TCO evaluations using technical capability, piece price, tooling and capital, logistics, quality, capacity, lead time, geographic risk, payment terms, and lifecycle economics as applicable.
* Lead or support commercial negotiations, cost-breakdown reviews, should-cost analysis, and cost-roadmap development to achieve project BOM and capital targets.
* Drive early identification, escalation, and mitigation of supplier, technology, tooling, capacity, quality, commercial, and continuity risks.
* Coordinate supplier onboarding, qualification planning, tooling kickoff, prototype and first-off-tool readiness, and other sourcing deliverables required to establish an executable sup...
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Type: Permanent Location: Lisle, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-06 09:12:40
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific's Wood and Fiber Supply (W&FS) organization ensures that the company's mills have a reliable supply of logs, wood fiber, and chips to sustain its tissue, packaging, paper, and building products manufacturing operations.
W&FS operates in approximately 15 U.S.
states and sources its wood from private lands owned by industrial, institutional, and individual landowners.
We are seeking a Procurement Forester to support the Albany Lumber sawmill and Hosford OSB mill.
The position will be based south of Albany, Georgia, and will report to the Wood & Fiber Supply Area Manager at Albany Lumber.
This position will be responsible for working with timber harvesters and forest landowners to acquire pine for Albany Lumber, with additional responsibilities supporting nearby GP operations.
What You Will Do
* Evaluating wood purchasing opportunities using analytical and innovative problem-solving skills
* Implementing sourcing and pricing strategies pertaining to the procurement of wood and fiber for a manufacturing facility
* Working to build mutually beneficial business relationships within operating areas
* Assisting in driving process improvements and presenting innovative solutions to recurring issues
* Ensuring all transactions are properly documented and managed
* Working in conjunction with the W&FS team to monitor and manage all levels of raw material acquisition, including administration, capital employed, transportation, inventories, quality, and wood cost
* Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
* Actively representing Wood & Fiber Supply and the facility operations on local and regional initiatives
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain
* Working knowledge and experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
What Will Put You Ahead
* Wood procurement experience
* Advanced degree: MBA, MFR, or similar degree
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.
We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to m...
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Type: Permanent Location: Albany, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-06 08:42:19
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Position Summary Contribute to the mission of Goodwill by being an active Management Team Member at a retail location.
Assist in maximizing financial results, store appearance, customer experience and associate satisfaction.
Assistant Managers, in their manner and appearance, keep a positive work environment and act as exemplary role models to their staff and customer.
Essential Duties (Other duties within the scope of this position may be assigned.) 1.
Identifies work to be done, prioritizes and delegates, assists in developing associates to drive store financial goals.
2.
Promotes and sets the example for Goodwills standards of exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
3.
Assists the store management team with meaningful communication through onboarding, monthly meetings, check ins and appraisals.
4.
Solicits customer and associate feedback 5.
Recognizes and rewards behaviors that reinforce progress and success utilizing all recognition programs.
6.
Maximizes the value of all donated goods.
Ensures donations are received and processed quickly and efficiently.
7.
Adheres to Goodwill operational standards.
This includes pricing, rotation, schedule and plant returns.
8.
Demands a high level of excellence to the standards of dress code, visual presentation, housekeeping.
9.
Submits all closing reports, accident reports, risk training reports, Kronos documentation correctly and on time.
10.
Ensures the security of all company assets.
11.
Utilizes management information tools such as daily sales, production reports, sales by commodity, Round Up reports and monthly variance reports to determine and measure store activity and to identify trends.
12.
Communicates directly, consistently and in a timely manner with direct supervisor and other management team members relating to problems with store operations and personnel.
Supervisory Responsibilities The associate in this position has supervisory responsibility for designated associates in their department.
Education/Experience/Certificates/Security Clearance High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Will consider a combination of education and work experience.
2 Years' experience in a leadership role required.
No professional certifications are required for this position.
The associate is not required to drive as part of their job duties.
The associate in this position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check.
Competencies Lives the Values, Drives for Results, Customer Focus, Communication, Job Skills Knowledge, Builds/Leads Teams Safety Statement Associates are required to follow Goodwill's safety rules and regulations, as outlined in Goodwill's policies.
Managers have the added responsibility to ensure the compliance of their team members.
Information Privacy and Security This associate may have access to Confidential Information (CI) and is required to be familiar with the Goodwill Privacy policy 10.23 related to the handling of CI, and follow all related p...
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Type: Permanent Location: Henrico, US-VA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-05 08:19:40
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Position Summary Contribute to the mission of Goodwill by being an active Management Team Member at a retail location.
Assist in maximizing financial results, store appearance, customer experience and associate satisfaction.
Assistant Managers, in their manner and appearance, keep a positive work environment and act as exemplary role models to their staff and customer.
Essential Duties (Other duties within the scope of this position may be assigned.) 1.
Identifies work to be done, prioritizes and delegates, assists in developing associates to drive store financial goals.
2.
Promotes and sets the example for Goodwills standards of exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
3.
Assists the store management team with meaningful communication through onboarding, monthly meetings, check ins and appraisals.
4.
Solicits customer and associate feedback 5.
Recognizes and rewards behaviors that reinforce progress and success utilizing all recognition programs.
6.
Maximizes the value of all donated goods.
Ensures donations are received and processed quickly and efficiently.
7.
Adheres to Goodwill operational standards.
This includes pricing, rotation, schedule and plant returns.
8.
Demands a high level of excellence to the standards of dress code, visual presentation, housekeeping.
9.
Submits all closing reports, accident reports, risk training reports, Kronos documentation correctly and on time.
10.
Ensures the security of all company assets.
11.
Utilizes management information tools such as daily sales, production reports, sales by commodity, Round Up reports and monthly variance reports to determine and measure store activity and to identify trends.
12.
Communicates directly, consistently and in a timely manner with direct supervisor and other management team members relating to problems with store operations and personnel.
Supervisory Responsibilities The associate in this position has supervisory responsibility for designated associates in their department.
Education/Experience/Certificates/Security Clearance High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Will consider a combination of education and work experience.
2 Years' experience in a leadership role required.
No professional certifications are required for this position.
The associate is not required to drive as part of their job duties.
The associate in this position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check.
Competencies Lives the Values, Drives for Results, Customer Focus, Communication, Job Skills Knowledge, Builds/Leads Teams Safety Statement Associates are required to follow Goodwill's safety rules and regulations, as outlined in Goodwill's policies.
Managers have the added responsibility to ensure the compliance of their team members.
Information Privacy and Security This associate may have access to Confidential Information (CI) and is required to be familiar with the Goodwill Privacy policy 10.23 related to the handling of CI, and follow all related p...
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Type: Permanent Location: Glen Allen, US-VA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-05 08:19:36
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Your Job
We are seeking a Procurement Forester to support our facilities in Gurdon and Fordyce Arkansas!
This position will be office-based at either our Gurdon, AR or Fordyce, AR location.
The ideal candidate will be within driving distance of either of these facilities.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Wood and Fiber Supply (W&FS) organization ensures that the company's mills maintain a constant flow of logs, wood fiber and chips to sustain its tissue, packaging, paper and building products manufacturing operations.
W&FS operates in some 15 U.S.
states, and sources its wood from private lands owned by industrial, institutional, or individual landowners.
What You Will Do
* Evaluating wood purchasing opportunities using analytical and innovative problem-solving skills
* Analyze datasets related to timber pricing, delivery schedules, and market trends to support informed decision-making
* Continuously improve analytical processes and tools through automation and innovation
* Implementing sourcing and pricing strategies pertaining to the procurement of wood and fiber for manufacturing facilities
* Working to build mutually beneficial business relationships within operating areas
* Assisting to drive process improvements and presenting innovative solutions to recurring issues
* Ensuring all transactions are properly documented and managed
* Working in conjunction with W&FS team to monitor and manage all levels of raw material acquisition to include: administration, capital-employed, transportation, inventories, quality and wood cost
* Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
* Actively representing Wood & Fiber Supply and the facility operations on local and regional initiatives
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree OR at least 1 years' experience in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain
* Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
What Will Put You Ahead
* 3+ years of Stumpage or PAP procurement experience in the Arkansas Basin
* Advanced degree: MBA, MFR, or similar degree
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.
We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Fordyce, US-AR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-04 09:27:53
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Your Job
We are seeking a Procurement Forester to support our facilities in Gurdon and Fordyce Arkansas!
This position will be office-based at either our Gurdon, AR or Fordyce, AR location.
The ideal candidate will be within driving distance of either of these facilities.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Wood and Fiber Supply (W&FS) organization ensures that the company's mills maintain a constant flow of logs, wood fiber and chips to sustain its tissue, packaging, paper and building products manufacturing operations.
W&FS operates in some 15 U.S.
states, and sources its wood from private lands owned by industrial, institutional, or individual landowners.
What You Will Do
* Evaluating wood purchasing opportunities using analytical and innovative problem-solving skills
* Analyze datasets related to timber pricing, delivery schedules, and market trends to support informed decision-making
* Continuously improve analytical processes and tools through automation and innovation
* Implementing sourcing and pricing strategies pertaining to the procurement of wood and fiber for manufacturing facilities
* Working to build mutually beneficial business relationships within operating areas
* Assisting to drive process improvements and presenting innovative solutions to recurring issues
* Ensuring all transactions are properly documented and managed
* Working in conjunction with W&FS team to monitor and manage all levels of raw material acquisition to include: administration, capital-employed, transportation, inventories, quality and wood cost
* Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
* Actively representing Wood & Fiber Supply and the facility operations on local and regional initiatives
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree OR at least 1 years' experience in Forestry, Procurement, or Supply Chain
* Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
What Will Put You Ahead
* 3+ years of Stumpage or PAP procurement experience in the Arkansas Basin
* Advanced degree: MBA, MFR, or similar degree
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.
We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Gurdon, US-AR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-04 09:27:47
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Your Job
As an Advanced Purchasing Specialist supporting New Product Development (NPD), you will play a critical role in bringing innovative products to life.
You'll partner closely with engineering, procurement, and category management teams in Lisle and across global regions to develop sourcing strategies that ensure flawless product launches.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility individual contributor role supporting multiple product lines, commodities, and global programs simultaneously.
Success in this role requires agility, strong organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple BOM revisions and shifting priorities.
If you enjoy influencing design decisions, building global supplier partnerships, and driving cost competitiveness from concept to launch, this is the opportunity for you.
Location: This role can be filled in either Lisle, IL or Naperville, IL and follows a five-day workweek, with one remote day per week in accordance with company policy.
Our Team
You will join the CCS team, a highly collaborative group that partners across North America and Europe to support product innovation and operational excellence.
What makes this role exciting:
* Exposure to global sourcing strategies and international supplier networks
* Direct involvement in new product launches
* Opportunity to influence margin improvement and value creation
* Growth aligned with advancements in AI and emerging technologies
* Career development within a rapidly expanding global organization
What You Will Do
Strategic Sourcing Leadership
* Lead sourcing activities for new product introductions, creating sourcing roadmaps aligned with product lifecycles
* Partner with Category Management, Engineering, Project & Product Management and other key stake holders to execute strategies that drive value and ensure seamless product launches
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Collaborate with engineering, project & product management, and manufacturing teams
* Influence design decisions to optimize supplier capabilities, cost, and manufacturability
Supplier Management & Development
* Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers for emerging programs
* Manage and strengthen existing supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost performance
Cost Management & Negotiation
* Negotiate pricing, tooling investments, and contracts to ensure total cost competitiveness
* Conduct detailed cost breakdown analyses and Total Landed Cost evaluations
* Drive margin improvement through leverage creation and implementation of VA/VE initiatives
Risk Mitigation
* Identify supply chain risks related to materials, processes, and supplier capacity
* Develop mitigation strategies before product transition to manufacturing
Project Execution
* Manage prototype sourcing and track procurement milestones to support on-time launches
* Navigate multiple BO...
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Type: Permanent Location: Naperville, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-04 09:26:54
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Your Job
As an Advanced Purchasing Specialist supporting New Product Development (NPD), you will play a critical role in bringing innovative products to life.
You'll partner closely with engineering, procurement, and category management teams in Lisle and across global regions to develop sourcing strategies that ensure flawless product launches.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility individual contributor role supporting multiple product lines, commodities, and global programs simultaneously.
Success in this role requires agility, strong organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple BOM revisions and shifting priorities.
If you enjoy influencing design decisions, building global supplier partnerships, and driving cost competitiveness from concept to launch, this is the opportunity for you.
Location: This role can be filled in either Lisle, IL or Naperville, IL and follows a five-day workweek, with one remote day per week in accordance with company policy.
Our Team
You will join the CCS team, a highly collaborative group that partners across North America and Europe to support product innovation and operational excellence.
What makes this role exciting:
* Exposure to global sourcing strategies and international supplier networks
* Direct involvement in new product launches
* Opportunity to influence margin improvement and value creation
* Growth aligned with advancements in AI and emerging technologies
* Career development within a rapidly expanding global organization
What You Will Do
Strategic Sourcing Leadership
* Lead sourcing activities for new product introductions, creating sourcing roadmaps aligned with product lifecycles
* Partner with Category Management, Engineering, Project & Product Management and other key stake holders to execute strategies that drive value and ensure seamless product launches
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Collaborate with engineering, project & product management, and manufacturing teams
* Influence design decisions to optimize supplier capabilities, cost, and manufacturability
Supplier Management & Development
* Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers for emerging programs
* Manage and strengthen existing supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost performance
Cost Management & Negotiation
* Negotiate pricing, tooling investments, and contracts to ensure total cost competitiveness
* Conduct detailed cost breakdown analyses and Total Landed Cost evaluations
* Drive margin improvement through leverage creation and implementation of VA/VE initiatives
Risk Mitigation
* Identify supply chain risks related to materials, processes, and supplier capacity
* Develop mitigation strategies before product transition to manufacturing
Project Execution
* Manage prototype sourcing and track procurement milestones to support on-time launches
* Navigate multiple BO...
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Type: Permanent Location: Lisle, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-04 09:26:48
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About the Role
At Bray, our Buyers play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly.
In this position, you’ll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials and services are available when needed to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
If you enjoy building supplier relationships, staying organized, and making an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role could be a great fit.
What You’ll Do
* Purchase materials and services to support production and customer demand.
* Manage purchase orders, supplier acknowledgments, and delivery commitments.
* Proactively follow up on open orders to ensure on-time delivery and material availability.
* Partner with Sales, Production, and Planning teams to support inventory and purchasing needs.
* Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with suppliers to drive improvements.
* Address supplier issues related to cost, quality, or delivery.
* Provide backup support for production planning when needed.
What We’re Looking For
* At least 1 year of experience in purchasing, buying, or materials management (preferred).
* High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree a plus.
* Strong communication and organization skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
* Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
* Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP experience is a plus.
Why You’ll Enjoy Working at Bray
* Competitive Pay
* Comprehensive Benefits beginning the first of the month after 30 days, including:
+ Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ Paid holidays and vacation
+ 401(k) with company match
* Career Growth: Opportunities to learn, develop, and advance within the organization.
* Supportive Culture: A collaborative, safety-focused, and people-first work environment.
* Stability & Purpose: Privately owned company committed to engineering excellence and innovation in flow control solutions.
Work Schedule & Environment
* Full-time, Monday–Friday (typically 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
* Occasional overtime as needed
* Office-based role with regular time spent on the production floor
Additional Information
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+ Bray is a drug-free workplace and a federal subcontractor.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screening and drug testing in accordance with federal requirements.
+ Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from t...
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Type: Permanent Location: Houston, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-03 10:55:10
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Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS) delivers a suite of payments services to financial institutions via FedLine® Solutions, Fedwire® Funds and Securities, the National Settlement Service (NSS), FedCash®1, FedACH®, Check Services, and the FedNow® Service.
FRFS operates as a fully integrated organization with groups dedicated to customer experience, operations, technology, product and customer/industry management, enterprise services, payments system improvement, and one focused on the ongoing growth and development of the FedNow instant payment service.
Our strategy defines our future direction, seeking to offer a fully integrated product suite that provides speed, resilience, and choice in meeting the payments needs of FRFS customers across the United States.
Through our Enterprise structure, we strive to meet the needs of the marketplace for new products and services with speed and agility, seek to provide a robust and unified customer experience, and work to create career growth opportunities for FRFS staff.
The FRFS Enterprise operates with a customer-first mindset, comprised of team members seeking to do the best work of their careers in pursuit of our important central bank mission.
This position is responsible for business application configuration, setup, maintenance, testing, analysis and troubleshooting in support of a comprehensive suite of FRFS products, including Fedwire Funds and Securities.
The Sr.
Systems Configuration Analyst demonstrates advanced understanding of business application systems supporting multiple Federal Reserve’s financial services offerings, the setup of routine to complex processing and accounting relationships for thousands of financial institutions within these systems in order to properly process and settle financial transactions, provides complex operational and technical support, and is a primary resource for troubleshooting or solving complex application and operational problems.
Successful execution of duties requires obtaining and authenticating financial institution documentation; impact analysis and manipulation of business applications to establish, close, or merge financial institution accounting and settlement accounts and relationships; engage, educate and consult with financial institution accounting, business systems and technical resources to analyze business application configuration and setup, assess impact and ensure proper financial transaction processing and settlement ; and collaborate and coordinate with various internal (FRS) system groups and partners that support interfacing business application systems.
Key Activities:
* Independently coordinates and performs business application configuration, setup, maintenance, testing, analysis and troubleshooting in various Federal Reserve systems which may include: accounting and settlement agreements, correspondent/respondent relationship agreements, mergers, retired and failed ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Boston, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-10-03 10:48:52
