Category Buyer - Packaging & Unitizing

We are seeking a Category Buyer - Packaging & Unitizing for our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization within Georgia-Pacific. As a part of our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization, the Category Buyer reports to the Sourcing Execution Leader. You will be responsible for procurement of packaging & unitizing materials across Georgia Pacific ensuring adherence to category strategy. You must be self-directed, work with a high sense of urgency, and possess the ability to solve problems and collaborate with other disciplines to meet the needs of operations. You will be asked to continuously improve the process and drive efficiencies across the enterprise.

This role is based at either GP Center in downtown Atlanta, GA or an approved Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products facility. This role will require up to 10% travel.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of critical materials and services supporting over 140 facilities nationwide. Our team drives value through category management, supplier partnerships, and innovative process improvements. Join us during an exciting transformation as we build new capabilities, improve efficiencies, and capture significant savings.

What You Will Do

• Support the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia-Pacific.
• Collaborate with strategic sourcing, operations and other supporting capabilities to understand and support their priorities. Execute the strategy associated with Packaging & Unitizing to drive value to the bottom line.
• Manage the ordering process to ensure accurate purchase orders, proactively engage with suppliers to ensure on time delivery, and expedite when necessary.
• Ensure supply to facilities while continuously improving the process to a standardized approach.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Packaging & Unitizing 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 manage on-hand inventory levels effectively.
• 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 3+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations, OR high school diploma and 5+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with expertise in pivot tables, lookup functions, data visualization tools, and PowerPoint.
• Experience building and managing relationships with suppliers.
• Willing to travel up to 10%.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, supply chain management, logistics or business administration.
• 3+ years' experience with consumer products packaging.
• 2+ years' experience with data analytics work, or the equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. python, query building, etc.).
• Experience applying lean principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Experience in analyzing processes and developing and implementing solutions.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience working in production and supply planning.
• Experience with specification-based pricing strategies and methodologies.
• Experience with ERP Systems (e.g. S4 Hana, AS8, MP2, etc.)

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 with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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