Overview
Purchasing & Stores Manager at Georgia-Pacific in Monticello, MS. The ideal candidate has both strategic and tactical purchasing and inventory experience, as well as proven supervisory experience. The role currently has three direct reports and five indirect reports, with a continuously growing team.
This is an onsite role at our facility in Monticello, MS.
What You Will Do
* Manage and lead direct reports leveraging principle-based management and the 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
* Ensure purchasing and inventory departments are disciplined, optimized, reliable, support a defined asset maintenance work process and are supported by corporate leadership and mill operation teams
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* 3+ years of purchasing management experience
* 3+ years of supervisory experience
* Demonstrated experience in driving procurement transformation, implementing changes, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
What Will Put You Ahead
* Bachelor’s Degree
* Experience with ISO standards, 5S, and/or Lean Six Sigma
* Experience evaluating spend within operations while seeking ways to improve the purchasing of materials/services and related processes
* Experience in the manufacturing industry
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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, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. We operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, 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.
Equal Opportunities: Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
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