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Your Job
We are looking for a contribution motivated MRO Buyer to support our Georgia-Pacific site in Naheola, AL.
The role includes purchasingactivities in a high volume, time-critical environment.
The MRO Buyer is responsible for the procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) parts and services.
This role focuses on improving on-time delivery, ensuring timely payment of invoices, enhancing customer service, and aligning with the company's guiding principles and vision.
This role reports directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager.
This role 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 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
* Manage inventory and purchase orders by coordinating with planners, material coordinators, and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and adjust orders based on demand changes.
* Monitor stockouts and expedite purchase requisitions to prevent delays.
* Reconcile invoices promptly to avoid unpaid invoices and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and the receiving team.
* Collaborate with team members and suppliers to communicate needs, review work plans, and expedite orders when needed.
* Provide suppliers with necessary details for quoting and review order acknowledgments for changes.
* Resolve service tickets quickly and promote understanding of procurement processes.
* Apply PBM principles, share knowledge, and support regional goals related to production, safety, and the environment.
* Conduct purchasing in line with corporate standards and promote internal controls.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree OR 2 years of procurement experience, OR experience working in a similar field (e.g.
project management, warehousing, accounting, supply chain)
* Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and outlook (email and calendar)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Buyingexperience
* Experienceworking in manufacturing, maintenance, inventory, and/or planning
* Experience using SAP
* Knowledgeofpurchasingprocess and procedures and key commercial terms such as freight payables,incoterms,and deliveryterms
* Experiencein negotiating contracts at a local,regional,or nationallevel
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...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pennington, US-AL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-20 08:47:59
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Your Job
Are you looking for a unique supply chain opportunity supporting Rail Logistics? Koch Inc.
is seeking a Procurement Analyst that will support railroad logistics.
This role adds value supporting the best possible freight solutions that meet our service and cost competitive needs.
As a member of this team, you have the opportunity to interact with businesses across Koch Industries and External Customers to identify and implement rail logistics solutions supporting the organization.
Our Team
The Transportation Procurement team is responsible for understanding shipper requirements and proactively and strategically engaging our carrier partners to deliver mutually beneficial and advantaged solutions.
The scope of this role is primarily rail, but will interact with domestic surface modes, including Dedicated Truckload, One-Way Truckload, Intermodal, Flatbed, LTL, Expedited, Bulk, and more.
The Transportation Procurement team is a part of KBX Logistics, a third-party logistics and assets management provider, which is a subsidiary of Koch Inc.
The Transportation Procurement Team Manages over 100,000 rail carloads annually, supporting 165 rail served locations, both within Koch Industries' and external customers.
We partner with all Class I railroads and many smaller railroads.
What You Will Do
* Collaborating across departments on transportation opportunities and reconciling issues
* Rating discrepancy research & resolution
* Loss & Damage Investigation and Freight Claim Resolution
* Fuel Surcharge & Accessorial Administration
* Trip & Rate Data Quality Management
* Pricing Document Support to include documenting SOP and workflows
* Ensuring accurate and up-to-date pricing information is maintained in company systems
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience working in a procurement or logistics or supply chain position
* Experience using Excel to: create pivot tables, format data and conduct VLOOKUPs
* Experience documenting standard operating procedures
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience working in a cross-functional organization and collaborating across teams
* Experience in rail pricing, fleet management, maintenance, operations or equivalent
* Experience with using large data sets for decision-making, reporting, and presenting to stakeholders.
* Experience working and supporting the Rail Logistics Industry
* Experience leveraging data tools such as tableau or Microsoft Access or PowerBI
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 a...
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Type: Permanent Location: Green Bay, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-18 08:23:31
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Your Job
Are you looking for a unique supply chain opportunity supporting Rail Logistics? Koch Inc.
is seeking a Procurement Analyst that will support railroad logistics.
This role adds value supporting the best possible freight solutions that meet our service and cost competitive needs.
As a member of this team, you have the opportunity to interact with businesses across Koch Industries and External Customers to identify and implement rail logistics solutions supporting the organization.
Our Team
The Transportation Procurement team is responsible for understanding shipper requirements and proactively and strategically engaging our carrier partners to deliver mutually beneficial and advantaged solutions.
The scope of this role is primarily rail, but will interact with domestic surface modes, including Dedicated Truckload, One-Way Truckload, Intermodal, Flatbed, LTL, Expedited, Bulk, and more.
The Transportation Procurement team is a part of KBX Logistics, a third-party logistics and assets management provider, which is a subsidiary of Koch Inc.
The Transportation Procurement Team Manages over 100,000 rail carloads annually, supporting 165 rail served locations, both within Koch Industries' and external customers.
We partner with all Class I railroads and many smaller railroads.
What You Will Do
* Collaborating across departments on transportation opportunities and reconciling issues
* Rating discrepancy research & resolution
* Loss & Damage Investigation and Freight Claim Resolution
* Fuel Surcharge & Accessorial Administration
* Trip & Rate Data Quality Management
* Pricing Document Support to include documenting SOP and workflows
* Ensuring accurate and up-to-date pricing information is maintained in company systems
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience working in a procurement or logistics or supply chain position
* Experience using Excel to: create pivot tables, format data and conduct VLOOKUPs
* Experience documenting standard operating procedures
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience working in a cross-functional organization and collaborating across teams
* Experience in rail pricing, fleet management, maintenance, operations or equivalent
* Experience with using large data sets for decision-making, reporting, and presenting to stakeholders.
* Experience working and supporting the Rail Logistics Industry
* Experience leveraging data tools such as tableau or Microsoft Access or PowerBI
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 a...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-18 08:23:30
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Your Job
Are you looking for a unique supply chain opportunity supporting Rail Logistics? Koch Inc.
is seeking a Procurement Analyst that will support railroad logistics.
This role adds value supporting the best possible freight solutions that meet our service and cost competitive needs.
As a member of this team, you have the opportunity to interact with businesses across Koch Industries and External Customers to identify and implement rail logistics solutions supporting the organization.
Our Team
The Transportation Procurement team is responsible for understanding shipper requirements and proactively and strategically engaging our carrier partners to deliver mutually beneficial and advantaged solutions.
The scope of this role is primarily rail, but will interact with domestic surface modes, including Dedicated Truckload, One-Way Truckload, Intermodal, Flatbed, LTL, Expedited, Bulk, and more.
The Transportation Procurement team is a part of KBX Logistics, a third-party logistics and assets management provider, which is a subsidiary of Koch Inc.
The Transportation Procurement Team Manages over 100,000 rail carloads annually, supporting 165 rail served locations, both within Koch Industries' and external customers.
We partner with all Class I railroads and many smaller railroads.
What You Will Do
* Collaborating across departments on transportation opportunities and reconciling issues
* Rating discrepancy research & resolution
* Loss & Damage Investigation and Freight Claim Resolution
* Fuel Surcharge & Accessorial Administration
* Trip & Rate Data Quality Management
* Pricing Document Support to include documenting SOP and workflows
* Ensuring accurate and up-to-date pricing information is maintained in company systems
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience working in a procurement or logistics or supply chain position
* Experience using Excel to: create pivot tables, format data and conduct VLOOKUPs
* Experience documenting standard operating procedures
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience working in a cross-functional organization and collaborating across teams
* Experience in rail pricing, fleet management, maintenance, operations or equivalent
* Experience with using large data sets for decision-making, reporting, and presenting to stakeholders.
* Experience working and supporting the Rail Logistics Industry
* Experience leveraging data tools such as tableau or Microsoft Access or PowerBI
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 a...
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Type: Permanent Location: Wichita, US-KS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-18 08:23:30
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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.
Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: G&A Procurement Category Lead
The Global Procurement team is tasked with sourcing goods and services to enhance Elanco's value by developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading strategic sourcing projects.
This role involves maintaining market knowledge, implementing best practices, and ensuring negotiated value is achieved through effective supplier management.
Your Responsibilities:
* Strategic Direction Setting: Define and guide strategic direction for G&A categories including Temporary Labor, Consulting, Security Services, Speakers, KOL’s, Learning & Development, Recruiting, Legal, and other Professional Services.
* Procurement Productivity and Automation: Collaborate with Procurement Regional Leads to enhance productivity through strategic sourcing, process automation, and value capture initiatives across indirect service categories.
* Policy and Automation Leadership: Lead creation and deployment of policies, guidelines, and digital automation for Temp Labor and Consulting spend categories, establishing standards where none exist.
* Stakeholder Alignment and Influence: Foster strong alignment with Finance, HR, and Legal stakeholders to shape future state strategies for optimal value and productivity.
* Business Needs Understanding and Solution Implementation: Deeply understand Elanco’s business needs, ensuring successful implementation and adoption of Procurement solutions for maximum impact.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in business or supply chain
* Required Experience: At least 10 years of Procurement experience with a large company
* Top Two Skills: Extensive experience sourcing large dollar amount indirect categories of spend; experience in managing global third party relationships including management/oversight, supplier and/or supplier selection, negotiation, contracting and problem resolution skills in the finance/accounting space.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualif...
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Type: Permanent Location: Greenfield, US-IN
Salary / Rate: 115000
Posted: 2024-09-17 08:40:32
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific's has a new role opening for a talented leader as Manager, Purchasing and Stores with both strategic and tactical purchasing and inventory experience.
This role reports to the Director, Procurement Operations, Containerboard and Cellulose and a dotted line to the Vice President of Manufacturing for Cellulose Brunswick.
There are approximately 4 direct purchasing reports and ~10 individuals responsible for storeroom operations.
The ideal candidate has proven supervisory experience; has a track record of creating value through building strong working relationships with a diverse group of customers; has demonstrated a principled entrepreneurial mindset and has the ability to build a capability that delivers a supply chain with an optimized total cost of ownership to operations.
This is an onsite role that sits at our facility in Brunswick, GA.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement ("SS&P") organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procuring the critical supplies and materials that support more than 140 locations across the US.
The SS&P organization is currently undergoing an exciting transformation where we are partnering with our business partners and leveraging best practices to build internal capabilities that uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant spend and efficiency opportunities.
This effort is a critical element in Georgia-Pacific's continuous transformation.
It is an exciting time to be part of a growing team and at the center of the transformation to help mold the future state of the SS&P organization!
What You Will Do
* Manage and lead direct reports leveraging principle based management and role of a supervisor (create inclusive environment, build high performing team, help employees self-actualize)
* Leverage comparative advantage of the team and adjust RRE's to maximize results for GP
* Connect team to SS&P vision, Operations vision, accelerated sourcing transformation, accelerated manufacturing transformation and how roles directly impact our ability to achieve the bets
* Contribute as a key member of the SS&P organization and the Containerboard & Cellulose leadership teams and own strategic business responsibilities as designated by senior management.
* Organize the team to execute standard work processes and achieve disciplined operations in Sourcing Execution
* Manage and be accountable for Containerboard & Cellulose spend against defined buying channels, category strategies and financial controls.
* Manage and be accountable for procurement operations across a facility with high levels of spend in high volume, multi-commodity environments.
* Develop strong partnerships internally and externally, aligning with strategic initiatives, commitments and supply chain strategies.
* Lead a team of procurement professionals to excellence in Stewardship
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Type: Permanent Location: Brunswick, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-14 08:48:01
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Manager, Contracts Administration will play an integral role in business by providing overall administration and management of the contracting process for the group, including oversight of all agreements related to clinical trials.
The incumbent is responsible for successful implementation, coordination, and administration of contracting procedures for all related clinical trial agreements, services agreements, and related documents.
The Manager, Contracts Administration is accountable for contracts management systems and other administration.
The incumbent will provide technical support and in depth expertise with electronic document systems and contract life cycle software.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Draft, review, and negotiate services agreements, statements of works, clinical trial agreements, and related documents.
* Build relationships with other departments, including Law Department, to support objectives and responsibilities.
* Administer escalation procedures, prepare vendor correspondence and maintain related records.
* Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date contract records, files, log and reports.
* Follow processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Interpret and recommend change to policies and establishes procedures that effect immediate organization(s).
* Frequently interact with peers, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers.
* Participate and present at meetings with internal and external representatives.
Often leading a cooperative effort among members of a project team.
* Maintain confidentiality internally and externally.
* Assist with various projects as assigned.
* Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
* The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISION:
* Typically supervises exempt staff
EDUCATION:
* Bachelor’s Degree required.
* Advanced degree a plus.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
* 3-6 years’ related experience in CRO, pharma biotech, or related industry.
* Knowledge of CRO and/or SMO industry
* Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and email applications.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment is essential.
* Must be well-organized and be able in wo...
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Type: Permanent Location: Waltham, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-14 08:47:06
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Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Lead the forecasting and S&OP process for MRT with commercial and sales leaders within the company.
* Optimize internal inventory through a variety of reporting, data analysis, cycle counting, and sales forecasing.
* Within an assigned portfolio, coordinate the purchasing of finished goods including coordination of delivery to tollers where necessary.
* Drive performance of internal and external tollers by leading regular performance reviews.
* Ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained, striking a balance between inventory costs and on-time delivery rates to customers.
Key Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
* 3+ years of previous experience in a supply chain function (demand planning, inventory management, strategic planning, supply planning, or similar).
* Prior experience working within an MRP or ERP system.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior experience in the specialty chemical or coatings industry.
* Experience working within Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power BI.
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Type: Permanent Location: Paterson, US-NJ
Salary / Rate: 82500
Posted: 2024-09-14 08:41:56
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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.
Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Responsible for the strategic sourcing & purchasing of direct/indirect materials & indirect services within the scope of site procurement.
The incumbent will be responsible for the identification & realization of initiatives aimed at improving the overall performance of assigned spend categories.
Analyzing controls & procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness will be a cornerstone of the role.
Functions, Duties, Tasks:
* Ensure that the needs of the local business are met through an adequate supply of goods, equipment and services while ensuring compliance needs, all laws & internal policies, procedures and global category strategies.
* Promote value creation through the local implementation of category strategies for the acquisition of goods and services by optimizing cost, quantity, time and quality, and the provision of innovation.
* Monitor compliance with pricing standards in site business plan to minimize adverse PPV.
* Run sourcing events and process Purchase Orders/Requisitions
* Defend the commercial and legal interests of the local business by setting up purchase contracts, managing disputes and mediation with suppliers.
* Collaborates with the Centralized Procurement Team to ensure set up new of vendors and any changes to Vendor Master Data required.
* Collaborate with Supply Chain to make necessary updates to procurement aspects of Material Master Data.
* Leverages superior analytical skills to collaborate with Site Leadership on service level agreements, supplier issues, and other material planning aspects.
* Implement an ongoing Vendor KPIs/Supplier Scorecards, working with suppliers to develop strategies for improving deficient performance.
* Enforce specific rules on procurement, procurement procedures and financial policies (FRAP).
Leverage the Elanco Global Procurement team & act as the key business partner for the:
* Review quotes and contract language escalating to the Elanco Global resource where appropriate
* Support Quality group as it relates to supplier complian...
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Type: Permanent Location: Shanghai, CN-31
Salary / Rate: 224000
Posted: 2024-09-13 09:04:16
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacifi c has an immediate opening for a Scaler at our Brookneal, VA facility.
This position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Wood Scaling process.
This person will use multiple computer systems to track incoming product to ensure that production is maximized and quality maintained.
If you enjoy learning new things and would like the opportunity to work with computers and systems in a manufacturing environment, this is the position for you!
Shift: 7am-7pm & 7pm-7am; rotating 12 hour shift between days and nights.
Pay will be based on experience.
Our Team
The Wood & Fiber Supply organization is key to ensuring that GP's 80+ mills maintain a constant flow of logs.
What You Will Do
* Receive inbound and outbound trucks utilizing a computerized system to record the supplier identification data, quality data, and the truck weights
* Inspect incoming loads to ensure quality wood specifications and recording the data for each load received at the mill
* Provide support for on-going safety and housekeeping processes
* Work with logging contractors and foresters to assist in correcting wood quality issues
* Maintain wood inventory level information
* Report daily usages and inventories to accounting, wood and fiber supply, and mill personnel
* Create and provide reports relative to wood inventories, deliveries, and wood quality
* Perform work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* High school diploma or GED
* Experience using a computer, to include typing, sending emails, and using a mouse
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience reading a tape measure
* Experience tracking inventory levels
* Experience with wood quality control
* Customer service and/or sales experience
* Experience with Microsoft O utlook/Excel/W ord
* Experience creating reports
* Experience using a scale to weigh trucks
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 leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide w...
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Type: Permanent Location: Gladys, US-VA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-13 08:43:16
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Your Job
Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET&S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency.
In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution.
You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Our Team
The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET&S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management.
Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
* Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
* Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
* Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
* Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
* Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
* Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
* Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
* Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
* Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
* Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
* Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
* Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Stainle...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-13 08:25:43
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Your Job
Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET&S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency.
In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution.
You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Our Team
The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET&S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management.
Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
* Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
* Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
* Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
* Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
* Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
* Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
* Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
* Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
* Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
* Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
* Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
* Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Stainle...
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Type: Permanent Location: Houston, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-13 08:25:42
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Your Job
Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET&S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency.
In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution.
You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Our Team
The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET&S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management.
Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
* Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
* Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
* Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
* Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
* Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
* Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
* Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
* Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
* Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
* Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
* Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
* Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Stainle...
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Type: Permanent Location: Chicago, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-13 08:25:41
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Your Job
Are you looking for a unique supply chain opportunity supporting Rail Logistics? KBX Logistics is seeking a Transportation Procurement Lead that will support railroad logistics and rail freight pricing for commodities shipped or received by rail.
This role adds value by procuring the best possible freight solutions that meet our service and cost competitive needs.
As a member of this team, you have the opportunity to interact with businesses across Koch Industries and External Customers to identify and implement rail logistics solutions supporting the organization.
Our Team
The Transportation Procurement team is responsible for understanding shipper requirements and proactively and strategically engaging our carrier partners to deliver mutually beneficial and advantaged solutions.
The scope of this role is primarily rail, but will interact with domestic surface modes, including Dedicated Truckload, One-Way Truckload, Intermodal, Flatbed, LTL, Expedited, Bulk, and more.
The Transportation Procurement team is a part of KBX Logistics, a third-party logistics and assets management provider, which is a subsidiary of Koch Inc.
The Transportation Procurement Team Manages over 100,000 rail carloads annually, supporting 165 rail served locations, both within Koch Industries' and external customers.
We partner with all Class I railroads and many smaller railroads.
What You Will Do
* Quote rail rates using routing options while adhering to vendor protocols
* Optimize rail routes while ensuring service meets customer needs
* Evaluate all transportation costs (demurrage, equipment leases, transit time, etc.) to obtain best value
* Develop negotiation strategies that align to business unit vision(s)
* Conduct spreadsheet analysis and data visualization responsibilities
* Manage contracts, rate databases, and rate analysis cycles
* Maintain historical pricing and negotiation detail data
* Benchmark and reporting of rail pricing industry (market specific) to analyze YoY costs
* Partner and own vendor relationships and leverage to proactively resolve conflicts
* Develop and implement best practices that support business vision
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience working for a shipper, railroad, or transportation company in a supply chain role
* Strong organizational and prioritization skills
* Experience in using large data sets for decision-making, reporting, and presenting to stakeholders.
* Ability to travel up to 10%
What Will Put You Ahead
* BS/BA Degree with a concentration in Logistics or Supply Chain or Finance or Sales & Marketing
* Experience negotiating contracts, rates, terms and conditions and service levels
* Experience working in the procurement field for the rail industry
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
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Type: Permanent Location: Green Bay, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-11 08:28:08
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Your Job
Are you looking for a unique supply chain opportunity supporting Rail Logistics? KBX Logistics is seeking a Transportation Procurement Lead that will support railroad logistics and rail freight pricing for commodities shipped or received by rail.
This role adds value by procuring the best possible freight solutions that meet our service and cost competitive needs.
As a member of this team, you have the opportunity to interact with businesses across Koch Industries and External Customers to identify and implement rail logistics solutions supporting the organization.
Our Team
The Transportation Procurement team is responsible for understanding shipper requirements and proactively and strategically engaging our carrier partners to deliver mutually beneficial and advantaged solutions.
The scope of this role is primarily rail, but will interact with domestic surface modes, including Dedicated Truckload, One-Way Truckload, Intermodal, Flatbed, LTL, Expedited, Bulk, and more.
The Transportation Procurement team is a part of KBX Logistics, a third-party logistics and assets management provider, which is a subsidiary of Koch Inc.
The Transportation Procurement Team Manages over 100,000 rail carloads annually, supporting 165 rail served locations, both within Koch Industries' and external customers.
We partner with all Class I railroads and many smaller railroads.
What You Will Do
* Quote rail rates using routing options while adhering to vendor protocols
* Optimize rail routes while ensuring service meets customer needs
* Evaluate all transportation costs (demurrage, equipment leases, transit time, etc.) to obtain best value
* Develop negotiation strategies that align to business unit vision(s)
* Conduct spreadsheet analysis and data visualization responsibilities
* Manage contracts, rate databases, and rate analysis cycles
* Maintain historical pricing and negotiation detail data
* Benchmark and reporting of rail pricing industry (market specific) to analyze YoY costs
* Partner and own vendor relationships and leverage to proactively resolve conflicts
* Develop and implement best practices that support business vision
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience working for a shipper, railroad, or transportation company in a supply chain role
* Strong organizational and prioritization skills
* Experience in using large data sets for decision-making, reporting, and presenting to stakeholders.
* Ability to travel up to 10%
What Will Put You Ahead
* BS/BA Degree with a concentration in Logistics or Supply Chain or Finance or Sales & Marketing
* Experience negotiating contracts, rates, terms and conditions and service levels
* Experience working in the procurement field for the rail industry
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 contrib...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-11 08:28:07
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Your Job
Are you looking for a unique supply chain opportunity supporting Rail Logistics? KBX Logistics is seeking a Transportation Procurement Lead that will support railroad logistics and rail freight pricing for commodities shipped or received by rail.
This role adds value by procuring the best possible freight solutions that meet our service and cost competitive needs.
As a member of this team, you have the opportunity to interact with businesses across Koch Industries and External Customers to identify and implement rail logistics solutions supporting the organization.
Our Team
The Transportation Procurement team is responsible for understanding shipper requirements and proactively and strategically engaging our carrier partners to deliver mutually beneficial and advantaged solutions.
The scope of this role is primarily rail, but will interact with domestic surface modes, including Dedicated Truckload, One-Way Truckload, Intermodal, Flatbed, LTL, Expedited, Bulk, and more.
The Transportation Procurement team is a part of KBX Logistics, a third-party logistics and assets management provider, which is a subsidiary of Koch Inc.
The Transportation Procurement Team Manages over 100,000 rail carloads annually, supporting 165 rail served locations, both within Koch Industries' and external customers.
We partner with all Class I railroads and many smaller railroads.
What You Will Do
* Quote rail rates using routing options while adhering to vendor protocols
* Optimize rail routes while ensuring service meets customer needs
* Evaluate all transportation costs (demurrage, equipment leases, transit time, etc.) to obtain best value
* Develop negotiation strategies that align to business unit vision(s)
* Conduct spreadsheet analysis and data visualization responsibilities
* Manage contracts, rate databases, and rate analysis cycles
* Maintain historical pricing and negotiation detail data
* Benchmark and reporting of rail pricing industry (market specific) to analyze YoY costs
* Partner and own vendor relationships and leverage to proactively resolve conflicts
* Develop and implement best practices that support business vision
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience working for a shipper, railroad, or transportation company in a supply chain role
* Strong organizational and prioritization skills
* Experience in using large data sets for decision-making, reporting, and presenting to stakeholders.
* Ability to travel up to 10%
What Will Put You Ahead
* BS/BA Degree with a concentration in Logistics or Supply Chain or Finance or Sales & Marketing
* Experience negotiating contracts, rates, terms and conditions and service levels
* Experience working in the procurement field for the rail industry
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 contrib...
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Type: Permanent Location: Wichita, US-KS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-11 08:28:06
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Your Job
SS&P is seeking a Category Leader to optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) for one of its most strategic categories - Sulfuric Acid.
This role will be responsible for building an in-depth category and market POV's (Points of View), developing the category strategy and managing key drivers of the category spend, including setting the contract and pricing strategy, cost reduction initiatives, and demand management plan.
The Category Leader for Sulfuric Acid will also align with Business & Operations leaders to advance the business vision through category priorities, and partner with others to execute on the opportunities identified.
The Category Leader for Sulfuric Acid will be part of the broader Chemicals category sourcing team within the SS&P organization.
This role is based in GP Center in downtown Atlanta.
You will enjoy a hybrid schedule of remote and office days.
If you are a candidate from the larger regional area and can come in for collaboration to meet priority business demands, we encourage you to apply!
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 140+ locations across the US.
The SS&P organization is currently undergoing an exciting transformation where we are partnering with our business partners and leveraging best practices to build internal capabilities that uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of a growing team and at the center of the transformation to help mold the future state of the SS&P organization!
What You Will Do
* Set & communicate category vision and strategy to maximize valuewith Business, Operations, and Sourcing leadership
* Collect, analyze, and interpret data on the global supply market, competitors, and price-setting mechanism for Caustic; understand and benchmark the competitive landscape to identify threats/opportunities; conduct marginal analysis to develop actionable insights and drive strategic priorities
* Apply category management knowledge processes, including should-cost, value chain, and other market analyses, to build robust knowledge networks and develop profitable insights
* Frame up category opportunities using economic thinking with supporting financial analyses; identify and size new TCO opportunities, prioritize and execute initiatives, and demonstrate intelligent risk-taking to drive maximum value
* Own and track category spend, suppliers, savings, and category strategy adherence
* Develop and manage appropriate PCM (price change mechanisms) consistent with the category and contract strategy
* Plan and execute effective negotiations that align with business risk tolerance
* Bring strong curiosity and demonstrated problem-solving skills to the rol...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-10 08:13:37
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Your Job
The Global Category Manager is responsible for developing and execute global category strategies for the defined categories with the businesses objectives to achieve the desired economical outcome.
There will be a focus on managing die-casting, machining, drive and improve values with total cost of ownership for assigned category.
Partner and collaborate with internal stakeholders to build relationship and lead global strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier management, supply assurance, cost management and provide technical expertise.
What You Will Do
* Take ownership of the assigned category and be a subject matter expert.
* Develop and execute category strategies by working close with all stakeholders and refresh periodically.
* Provide leadership and guidance as a category subject matter expert, technically and commercially.
* Support and lead on spend, saving analytics and report outs related to Category.
* Supplier segmentation based on the defined global procurement guidelines.
* Build, manage supplier relationships, supply continuity, supplier development and change management needs.
* Improving total cost of ownership, by reducing the purchase prices and key KPI drivers.
* Improve the cash flow for the assigned category, improve DSI, DTP, S&E
* Continually explore cost reduction opportunities.
Value creation by value engineering, supply chain optimization, alternates, process improvements, dual sourcing, negotiations, rebate management
* Be the lead negotiator in cost reduction and price erosion.
* Monitor and advise on setting standard cost.
* Champion category projects as and when assigned
* Collaborate with key stake holders in defining the long-term value proposition of purchased components.
* Create, execute and manage contracts / agreements with suppliers.
* Monitor market dynamics for category across regions.
Market value drivers and forecast.
* Champion change and innovation.
Lead and support extended teams.
* Closely collaborate with business depts.
to ensure supply continuity and business roadmaps.
* Understand, support and comply with current Molex policies and practices related business programs including but not limited to government regulations,
* Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical
* 5+ years' experience in the procurement function focused on direct spend.
* 3+ years' experience focused on category management.
* Ability to travel up to 30%, flexibility to work on extended hours
What Will Put You Ahead
* Master's Degree.
* Previous background in Engineering, Finance, Project / Business Management.
* Experience working with leading international teams.
* Expertise Machined components, hardware and Die casting.
* Deep knowledge of SAP and other procurement tools.
* Strong interpe...
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Type: Permanent Location: Lisle, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-10 08:03:33
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Your Job
Molex is looking for a passionate, high energy, Sourcing Manager to work in our Lisle Design Center in the Copper Solutions Business Unit.
As a Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for applying the appropriate category strategies, identify and contract with suppliers and manage BOM line-item costs through Product Launch.
You will serve as the sourcing single point of contact for the product development teams supporting the sourcing activities of all BOM line items for assigned product development projects.
You will be responsible for engaging other sourcing and procurement resources (material category managers, division sourcing, procurement operations) as necessary to ensure objectives are met for product launch.
This role is also challenged to improve the supplier selection process and innovation through the new product introduction process.
You will develop and execute the sourcing process for new suppliers, materials, components, and services for CSBU.
Molex is seeking an individual with proven leadership skills, can promote cross-functional collaboration between business groups, drive communication and work to foster a culture of innovation providing value to the business.
You will also help the team members meet the targets, improve efficiency and drive cost optimization.
With this, it is important for you to guide, coach and motivate the team members.
Our Team
This role pertains specifically to the Copper Solutions Business Unit (CSBU) in our Datacom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) division.
This role reports to the Supply Base Manager located in Lisle, Illinois.
What You Will Do
* Acquire and maintain understanding of product purchases, knowledge of the supply base and product cost.
* Lead supplier RFQ process relative to components, conducting supplier analysis to ensure that competitive pricing, continuity of supply risk mitigation, delivery, quality, and lead time is being achieved.
* Partner with CSBU design teams throughout the Product Development Process (PDP) to manage BOM cost for outsourced component and assemblies, with focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
* Build and maintain technical understanding of the products, categories purchased, and supplier capabilities.
* Partner with Molex design teams throughout Product Development Process (PDP) to drive lowest total cost of the BOM
* Bring "Design to Value" (manufacturing, quality, cost, etc.) viewpoint to Product design team.
* Strive to improve and increase the efficiency of New Product Sourcing processes by collaborating with design teams.
* Participate in meetings to ensure key customer deliverables are being met (cost, lead time, etc.).
* Conduct should-cost and make vs.
buy analyses to support sourcing decisions.
* Identify, develop, and implement cost avoidance / reduction opportunities to increase overall business unit profitability.
* Participate in supplier audits and supplier material qualificat...
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Type: Permanent Location: Lisle, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-10 08:03:32
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Company
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies.
You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems.
The Bank believes in work flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person.
Employees can expect to be in the office a couple of days per week as needed for meetings and team collaboration and should live within a commutable distance.
What We Do:
The Supervision Group of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) supervises banks in the Second District. The objectives of supervision are to:
* Evaluate and promote the overall safety and soundness of supervised institutions.
* Ensure supervised institutions’ compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
* Facilitate the stability of the financial system of the United States.
* Support the growth and stability of the U.S.
economy.
Supervision is carried out through a combination of methods, including through on-site and off-site examinations involving staff dedicated to the supervision of individual firms, and through other professionals focused on analytical, policy and risk matters.
Supervision is coordinated with other US agencies.
The Large and Foreign Banking Organization (LFBO) Function is responsible for monitoring and assessing the safety and soundness of all domestic two large domestic and all foreign-owned firms in the Second District.
Your role as a Capital Markets Risk Supervising Examiner:
As a Capital Markets Risk Supervising Examiner in LFBO, you will work in a dynamic, team environment and play an important role in helping the Federal Reserve carry out its regulatory responsibilities.
The Capital Markets Risk Supervising Examiner will serve as the wholesale credit risk expert responsible for evaluating the risk management and control frameworks of complex financial institutions with respect to wholesale credit risk.
This entails leading and/or contributing to firm-specific and horizontal supervisory reviews in the areas of governance, strategy, financial condition, independent risk management, internal controls (including Credit Review and Internal Audit), and business line management.
Core responsibilities include:
* Leading or participating in firm specific and horizontal examinations; developing well supported supervisory assessments.
* Presenting examination results to supervised institutions, Federal Reserve management, staff, and other supervisory authorities.
* Driving continuous monitoring regimes including meetings with management, and review and analysis of internal risk reports, business plans, committee meeting minutes, and other materials for ...
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Type: Permanent Location: New York, US-NY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-07 08:48:26
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Salary: Starting at $54,209; negotiable based on experience
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to procure defined commodities and services for the County in accordance with the purchasing policy, procedures, processes, local, state and federal laws and procurement best practices.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position.
The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
Researches, analyzes and develops viable bid specifications for purchasing defined equipment, supplies, materials and services for the County; collects, reviews, and revises existing specifications; prepares solicitations for commodities and services in conjunction with requesting departments; and makes recommendations regarding product and/or professional services selections.
Compiles vendor and supplier lists for bid and proposal distribution; distributes bids and proposals to qualified vendors and suppliers; researches vendors, suppliers, and market conditions; reviews bids and proposals from suppliers; evaluates supplier performance and contract compliance; verifies use of registered suppliers; answers questions from vendors and suppliers regarding the County’s purchasing policies and procedures, procurement laws, and other issues.
Selects appropriate procurement methods, handles competitive solicitation process from inception to completion; prepares invitations to bid and request for proposals; obtains competitive quotes, bids and/or proposals from appropriate suppliers and vendors; analyzes and evaluates bids and proposals results; develop bid tabulations and evaluation committee cumulative score sheets, and makes award recommendations in accordance with the purchasing policy and procedures, local, state and federal procurement rules and regulations.
Monitors recurring contracts for equipment, supplies and materials; process contract’s renewals and change orders; ensures specifications are up-to-date and prepares new solicitation for expiring annual contracts in collaboration with other County departments.
Develops contracts and agreements; ensures awarded vendor complies with contract’s terms and conditions, such as pricing, delivery schedule, warranty, packaging, etc.; reviews change orders, negotiations, disputes and discrepancy resolutions; and utilizes standard County terms and conditions, terminology, documentation, and administrative purchase order procedures.
Process and approve purchase orders and/or contract purchase agreements through Oracle e-procurement system; obtains and maintains insurance coverage for contracts; facilitates meetings with internal and external customers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required; two years of expe...
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Type: Permanent Location: Decatur, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-07 08:37:58
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Salary: $61,009-98,224 ; negotiable based on experience
Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position.
The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex/problem situations; provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
Researches and develops bid specifications for purchasing of defined equipment, supplies and materials for the County; collects, reviews, and revises existing specifications; prepares new specifications for commodities and services in conjunction with requesting department employees; and makes recommendations regarding product selection.
Compiles vendor and supplier lists for bid and proposal distribution; distributes bids and proposals to qualified vendors and suppliers; researches vendors, suppliers, and market conditions; reviews bids and proposals from suppliers; evaluates supplier performance and contract compliance; verifies use of registered suppliers; answers questions from vendors and suppliers regarding County policies and procedures, procurement laws, and other issues.
Administers competitive bid process; prepares invitations to bid; obtains competitive quotes from appropriate suppliers and vendors; analyzes, evaluates, and tabulates bids; and makes recommendations or selects vendors within defined commodity limits.
Monitors recurring contracts for equipment, supplies and materials; monitors current inventory stock; ensures specifications are up-to-date for stocked items; and prepares orders for additional stock as needed.
Negotiates contracts; develops contract formats; composes and revises agreements, contracts, and related documents; advises County employees regarding contract consistency and County policies and procedures; leads and facilitates any required planning and negotiating sessions with suppliers.
Administers contracts and agreements; ensures awarded vendor complies with bid specifications, such as pricing, delivery schedule, warranty, packaging, etc.; and reviews and participates in change orders, disputes, and discrepancy resolutions.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required; three years of experience of professional level procurement and contract administration compa...
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Type: Permanent Location: Decatur, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-07 08:33:59
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Your Job
We are looking for a contribution motivated Buyer to support our Georgia-Pacific site in Crossett, AR.
The role includes purchasingactivities in a high volume, time-critical environment.
The buyer will gain experience with Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) supplies, direct materials, chemicals, equipment spare parts and outside services from external vendors.
This role reports directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager.
This role will sit onsite at our facility in Crossett, AR.
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
* Ensures adherence to all safety, environmental andpurchasingpolicies,guidelines,andprocedures.
* Utilizes company's purchasing system to process purchase orders fromrequisitions.
* Ensures the contractual document accurately reflects the terms and conditions of purchase, including payment terms, freight terms, incoterms, and other key commercialterms.
* Issues requests for quotations, analyzes and evaluates quotes, negotiatespriceand terms, and exercises independent judgment to select suppliers based on lowest total cost ofownership.
* Knowledgeable of Company's strategic supply agreements andutilizesthese to maximizevalue.
* Collaborates with internal requestors to understand requirements (e.g., specifications, scopes of work,performance,and timing requirements)
* Demonstrateshigh levelof customer focus and sense ofurgency.
* Uses strong verbal and written communication skills to solve problems and provide status updates to customers and suppliers (e.g., commitment dates)
* Analyzes root causes of accounts payable exceptions and takes steps to resolve andprevent.
* Initiates changes to improve the effectiveness of the purchasingprocess.
* Manages own time toaccomplishgoals and prioritize a variety oftasks.
* Responsible for administration of contractor management tools, including Ariba, ISNET, and AS8.
* Facilitate large bidding events through Ariba and document information.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree OR 2 years of procurement experience, OR experience working in a similar field (e.g.
project management, warehousing, accounting, supply chain).
* Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and outlook (email and calendar)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Buyingexperience
* Experience using SAP
* Knowledgeofpurchasingprocess and procedures and key commercial terms such as freight payables,incoterms,and deliveryt...
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Type: Permanent Location: Crossett, US-AR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-06 09:18:15
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Your Job
We are seeking a Category Buyer for our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization within Georgia-Pacific.
As a part of our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization, the chemical buyer reports to the Sourcing Execution Leader.
You will be responsible for procurement of chemicals across Georgia Pacific ensuring adherence to category strategy.
You must be self-directed, work with a high sense of urgency and possess the ability to solve problems and collaborate with other disciplines to meet the needs of Operations.
You will be asked to continuously improve the process and drive efficiencies across the enterprise.
Our Team
This team supports the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.
This role will be based in Atlanta at GP Center or an approved GP Facility location, and will require 25% travel.
What You Will Do
* Support the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.
* Liaise with strategic sourcing and operational personnel at related sites; understand and support their priorities while executing the strategy associated with specific chemicals to drive value to the bottom line.
* Ensure supply to facilities while continuously improving the process to a standardized approach.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in chemicals space.
* Identify opportunities to transform procurement job functions through utilization of tools and technologies to become best in class.
* Implement processes to improve purchasing efficiencies and automation.
* Optimize working capital and on-hand inventory levels.
* Engage with supply base and suppliers to foster collaboration and partnership.
* Connect with KBX and transportation partners to drive process efficiencies.
* Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, fiduciary, inventory and environmental policies and procedures.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations, OR high school diploma and 5+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations.
* Microsoft Excel skills to include pivot tables and data visualization tools.
* Willingness to work in multiple ERP systems including MP2, M3, Asset Suite and S4.
* Experience working with suppliers.
* Willing and able to travel.
What Will Put You Ahead
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, supply chain management, logistics or business administration
* Experience in analyzing processes and developing and implementing solutions.
* Experience in the manufacturing industry
* At least 1 year experience with data analytics work, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-06 09:18:08
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Senior Procurement Business Analyst will be a member of fast-paced FMCNA Procurement organization, responsible for enabling procurement excellence through improvements around business process and systems including change management and communications.
You will provide detailed analysis to support critical activities and special projects as well as develop tools and templates to streamline procurement initiatives.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of procurement systems and processes like Ariba Procure-To-Pay (R2P/P2P)
* Supports implementation, adoption, and maintenance of Procurement systems by:
+ Promoting systems and processes with internal stakeholders to drive adoption
+ Leading project implementations, managing project plans, managing communications to stakeholders, and reporting to Business and IT leadership
+ Providing timely support to issues/questions raised by internal/external users with regards to policies, processes, and systems
+ Supporting end user training
* Leads and supports process efficiency and effectiveness initiatives for operational procurement processes
* Performs detailed analyses supporting critical procurement activities, organization initiatives, and special projects
* Oversees spend management, spend analytics, and Source to Pay (S2P) tools, such as Ariba R2P/P2P
* Builds process flows, manage template libraries, and documentations within central repository
* Gathers and reports key system metrics and highlight improvement opportunities
* Collaborates with IT to ensure system uptime and other needed support
* Efficiently resolves issues and proactively react to minimize any risk potential
* Supports Procurement Excellence and IT team to resolve process, system, and transactional exceptions
* Responsible for Change Management and Procurement Excellence Team Communications
* Understands external and internal control requirements, ensures compliance through effective monitoring and root cause analysis
* Responsible for driving the FMCNA culture through values and customer service standards.
* Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
* The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISION:
* None
EDUCATION:
* Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Management, MIS, or any quantitative field
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
* 5-8 year's experience in Implementing and supporting End-to-End Procurement P...
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Type: Permanent Location: Waltham, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-06 09:16:33
