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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific has an opening for a contribution-motivatedSenior Buyer at our facility in Naheola, Alabama.
The Senior Buyer is responsible for negotiating, purchasing, and contracting for equipment, materials, supplies, support services, and capital project management services in a fast-paced environment.
The Senior Buyer works with the mill's requestors to understand requirements including specifications, service needs, performance expectations, and scheduling.
The individual is knowledgeable about national, regional, and local contract agreements and ensures compliance with applicable corporate and local policies, guidelines, and legal requirements of contract law.
The right individual will be proactive and use a solutions-based approach.
This role reports directly to the Purchasing Manager, and will sit onsite at our facility in Naheola, AL.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical materials and services to support our production facilities.
At Georgia-Pacific LLC, our Principle Based Management philosophy is at the center of how we do business, and as an employee, you will begin your journey of understanding and applying the way we do business in your everyday work.
What You Will Do
• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and inventory transactions within ERP system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all purchasing documents reflect agreed commercial terms, including pricing, payment terms, freight, and Incoterms.
• Lead competitive sourcing activities, RFQs, bid evaluations, and negotiations; select suppliers based on total cost of ownership.
• Act as purchasing lead and liaison with category management, legal, and site leadership on key sourcing and contracting decisions.
• Enforce supplier compliance with safety, environmental, purchasing, and preferred supplier requirements.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships while monitoring market conditions and supply risk.
• Represent site procurement in regional and national sourcing initiatives
• Deliver cost savings and cost avoidance through negotiations, supplier consolidation, value engineering, and demand management.
• Manage supplier delivery performance, expedite materials, and support emergency sourcing to protect plant operations.
• Resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies, goods receipts, invoicing, and ERP errors.
• Review Single Source Justifications to ensure strategic alignment and mitigate cost and supply risk.
• Effectively prioritize workload to meet multiple deadlines and business objectives.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Bachelor's degree in procurement or related field OR a high school diploma with 5+ years of procurement experience.
• At least 3 years of procurement, project management, or related work experience.
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Type: Permanent Location: Pennington, US-AL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-09-06 09:50:38
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Global Capex Category Lead
Job Description
Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®. At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.
You were made to create what’s next: you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on bringing order to complexity and driving continuous improvement.
You hold the big picture while mastering the details, making sure every product, process, and partnership moves with precision and purpose.
You lead with the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.
In this role, you’ll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide.
We’ll be Unstoppable Together.
About You
In one of our supply chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre. Job responsibilities include:
* Own the sourcing strategy and execution for capital equipment and capital project services (Capex) at global level
* Lead supplier negotiations, contracting and commercial terms to deliver cost, cash and supply-continuity targets
* Build category cost models, market intelligence and should-cost analysis to inform sourcing decisions
* Manage supplier relationships and performance (scorecards, business reviews, risk mitigation)
* Partner with engineering and project teams from early project phases; drive total-cost-of-ownership decisions
* Negotiate equipment, EPC and installation contracts; manage contractual risk with Legal
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications/ experience:
* Ideally 8+ years of strategic sourcing / category management experience
* Capex/capital-projects sourcing experience in an industrial environment; contract-risk management expertise
* Strong negotiation, analytical and cost-modelling skills; contract management experience
* Ability to work in a global matrix organization; fluent English
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset,and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then ARBEX is the place for you.
* Market-leading pension contribution.
* Bonus scheme.
* Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximise health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents.
* Private Medical Insurance, great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
* Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
* Addi...
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Type: Permanent Location: Tadworth, GB-SRY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-09-05 10:26:55
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Job Summary The Purchasing Manager is responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement excellence across North America, leading supplier negotiations, sourcing initiatives, and contract implementation to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk reduction.
This role develops strong supplier partnerships, drives sustainable savings, and strengthens procurement processes to support business growth and operational resilience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for raw materials, packaging, logistics, MRO, and services.
Identify, qualify, and develop alternative suppliers to reduce supply risk and increase competitiveness.
Lead RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, ensuring objective supplier evaluation and best-value decisions.
Establish long-term supplier partnerships that improve service, quality, innovation and cost performance.
Develop and maintain a procurement savings pipeline (CRM) aligned with business objectives.
Ensure compliance with Bluestar procurement policies, supplier onboarding requirements and risk management procedures.
Develops, implements, and maintains SOPs required for ISO 13485, ISO 9001, RCMS, and C-TPAT certifications and coordinates supplier audits with Compliance and Quality.
Drive procurement digitalization initiatives, leading process improvement and improving efficiency.
Develop KPIs and reporting dashboards to track performance and value creation.
Reduce sole-source dependency through second-source development and business continuity initiatives.
Supports Manufacturing by ensuring raw materials, equipment, and services are available to sustain seamless production schedules and resolve procurement, delivery, and invoice discrepancies.
Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing team to build supplier performance management and negotiation capabilities.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
Partner with global procurement teams to leverage best practices and sourcing synergies.
Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.
Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in supply chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
5-7 years of procurement, sourcing and purchasing experience 3-5 years of leadership experience.
Proven track record delivering measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing.
Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing high value spend categories.
Experience working in manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or process industries preferred.
Strong SAP expertise and proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong analytical, financial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of quality systems, supplier-performance programs and global sourcing practices.
Ability to build effective working relationships across domestic and global teams.
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Type: Permanent Location: York, US-SC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-09-05 09:30:17
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Buy Center Acquisition Specialist Join The Niello Company - Driving What's Good for Over a Century! If you're passionate about making a positive impact, supporting others, and growing both personally and professionally, The Niello Company is the place for you! We take pride in setting high expectations while valuing every team member, creating an outstanding experience for our customers and a workplace our employees are proud to call home.
Qualifications Driver's License Sales License Education High school diploma or the equivalent.
Other Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
Professional personal appearance.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to meet company's production and quality standards.
Physical Requirements Spend time indoors in air-conditioned areas.
Sitting on a regular basis.
Standing on a regular basis.
Walking on a regular basis.
Bending, twisting and/or stooping infrequently.
Kneeling and/or squatting infrequently.
Lifting 25 lbs.
to 50 lbs.
Infrequently reaching and/or lifting overhead.
Infrequently climbing stairs.
Repetitive hand/finger movement on a regular basis.
Grasping/grabbing with hands infrequently.
Pushing and pulling.
General Expectations Devote himself/herself to insuring satisfaction to customers.
Determine management, production and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.
Attend company meetings as required.
Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow through with assigned projects.
Establish personal performance goals that are consistent with company standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals.
Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.
Know and understand the federal, state and local requirements which govern the company's business.
Follow lawful directions from supervisors.
Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
Participate in performance management.
Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.
Uphold the company's non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.
Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.
Job-Specific Expectations Purchase a minimum of 20 vehicles per month.
Create enough appointments to have at least 45 appointment shows to your location.
Utilize CRM for communication with customers as required.
Complete all CRM tasks set or asked of you.
Log every activity in CRM with supporting notes.
Complete an average of 40 Outbound Activities per day.
Must call, text, send a video, and email every interaction.
Maintain an average response time of 10 minutes or less.
Post to social media at least once a day.
Process all required documentation to purchase a vehicle.
Add purchased units into the store's inventory using DMS.
Maintain at least a 50% review to purchase ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Roseville, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-09-05 09:27:43
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Description Position summery: Are you seeking a paid position that also allows you to give back to the community?Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit is the place for you.
Our retail stores help to deliver and support our mission which is "Co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development.
Our retail Associates help to maintain an appealing sales floor and provide world-class customer service to shoppers on the sales floor and at the register.
You'll need to learn about our mission and programs, enjoy talking to and helping people, and love seeing shoppers find great deals! This is an excellent entry-level role at a Goodwill store and is eligible for incentive pay based on both the store's and your performance.
Position duties: Provide world-class customer service to shoppers on the sales floor and at the register.Process sales at the register.Stock sales floor with processed clothing, housewares, electronics, shoes, and accessories in accordance with the established guidelines.Maintain an organized and clean sales floor.Remove items from the sales floor at the conclusion of their rotation cycle.Other duties as assigned.
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Type: Permanent Location: Woodhaven, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-09-05 09:11:30
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Packer Reports To: Kerth Production location Location: Saint Joseph, MI Job Summary A Packer is responsible for sending out inventory to customers or storefronts.
Their role is to read incoming orders and adequately pack those products for shipment.
Packers have an in-depth understanding of the product being packed and complying to each customers specifications.
Confirmation of product compliance throughout their shift is critical from UPC labels, pack quantity, carton labelling to skid pack quantity/orientation.
Packers will perform basic quality assurance by inspecting goods and their containers for possible damage before packing them to be shipped and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Essential Job Functions · Abides by all established organizational policies, rules, and regulations.
· Complete all applicable systemic transactions.
· Operate & setup applicable equipment: Label Printers & Applicators, Case Sealers, & Case Coders · Maintaining a safe and ergonomic work flow of product and clean/organized workspace.
· Packing/palletizing orders.
· Dispatching as required.
· Product put away.
Picking orders.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements Bending and stooping throughout the day.
Repetitive hand and wrist motions.
Lifting up to 50 pounds required.
Standing for long periods.
Walking long distances.
Knowledge · High school diploma or equivalent required Experience 6 months picking/packing in a performance measured environment preferred.
6 months Radio Frequency RF scanner experience preferred.
Familiar with warehouse safety regulations.
Skills Knowledge and ability to use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) systems.
Epicor is a plus.
Trained or able to be trained to operate applicable powered equipment and tools (or able to be trained).
Ability to use or be trained to use Radio Frequency (RF) scanners and tablets.
Ability to operate all applicable equipment and tools.
Meet established picking/packing productivity goals.
Knowledge of basic mathematical skills.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Accurate picking and packing results.
Working with other departments.
Note
* Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
This position is a safety-sensitive position.
The position requires operating or working around heavy equipment, which if performed while under the influence of drugs (including marijuana) or alcohol could result in errors in judgment, inattentiveness or diminished coordination, dexterity or composure that could in turn result in mistakes that would endanger the health and safety of you and others.
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Type: Permanent Location: Saint Joseph, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-09-05 09:11:16
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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.
Location: This is an onsite role based at our facility in Fremont, CA.
What You Will Do
* This position is for a Senior Global Category Manager responsible for the strategy development and execution of the Complex Semiconductor category.
* Develop a world class supply base capable of supporting all 5 Molex Divisions while driving flexibility, agility, and cost competitiveness, in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
* Work collaboratively and cross functionally to develop and maintain a preferred supplier list (PSL), and approved parts list (APL).
Manage supplier evaluation, segmentation, and performance while ensuring supplier technical roadmaps are aligned with Molex Product roadmaps.
* Collaborate across Business Units, Regional Category Managers, R&D, and New Product Development Teams to communicate and execute category strategy.
Ensure the supply base aligns with the technical requirements and commercial objectives to support the overall business needs.
* Leverage early supplier involvement during New Product phase to optimize initial cost structures and drive on-going cost efficiencies for current production products through muti-source, value engineering activities.
* Sustain and strengthen communications and collaboration with key supplier contacts while building executive-level relationships.
Lead essential activities such as business reviews, technology roadmap discussions, tradeshow event coordination and supplier performance reviews.
Ensure linkage to Business Unit financials and core objectives.
* Deliver supply assurance excellence to support new product development, mass production and product end-of-life transitions.
Act as change agent by identifying process improvements that drive best-in-class results.
* Lead Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quote (RFQ) processes to manage component pricing and data, preparing for supplier negotiations that deliver cost savings and added value for the business.
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Type: Permanent Location: Fremont, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-09-04 10:44:53
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Your Job
We are seeking an Area Purchasing Manager to support our Dixie manufacturing facilities in Jackson, TN and Bowling Green, KY.
This role falls under the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement group, and reports to the Regional Purchasing Manager.
The Area Purchasing Manager is pivotal in ensuring the profitable execution of purchasing strategies.
This person manages the local purchasing functions, supervises personnel in this area, will lead change, manage priorities, and develop the SS&P organization to deliver both short and long-term value.
Location: Jackson, TN (primarily).
This role will require a strong on-site presence across supported facilities with regular regional travel.
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 of raw materials, maintenance materials, supplies and equipment for the facility.
* 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.
* Recommend and implement 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 Jackson Dixie facility
* 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.
* Utilize Principle Based Management (PBM) to supervise and develop direct and indirect reports, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
* Provide backup coverage and leadership support for the production planning team as needed.
* Coach and develop talent with a focus on building technical capability, economic thinking, and decision-making judgment.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* 3 years of purchasing management experience
* Previous supervisory experience
* Experienced with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, & Outlook
* Willing to travel ~30-50%
What Will Put You Ahead
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Type: Permanent Location: Jackson, US-TN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-09-04 09:36:14
