Procurement Sr Manager

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

 

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

 

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SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility for the Procurement Sr. Manager role is to source, buy and manage secondary fiber for GPI’s CRB at the lowest possible cost based upon quality, availability, and market conditions. This position must ensure that the mill maintains adequate supply and inventory levels while reacting to domestic and export competition, fluctuating generation, and changing mill production. In addition, this role will ensure that the suppliers are paid correctly so that the mill has accurate cost information. The position requires adherence to all mill and mill safety requirements.

 

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Maintain proper inventory levels to insure smooth operations in any market/mill runnability.
• Set pricing monthly to remain competitive in the marketplace.
• Seek out and inform management of any low-cost opportunity grades to reduce cost.
• Maintain pricing/accuracy in Furnish Tracking system for best upper management cost decisions on grade mix and getting suppliers paid correctly.
• Resolving any discrepancies with suppliers as appropriate. Maintain good supplier relationships to maintain the right quality, at the right price, the right time.
• Monitor and improve incoming quality to be able to generate the best quality board and the lowest possible cost.
• Participate on the mill cost reduction team.
• Other duties as assigned..

 

BACKGROUND / EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years leadership experience.
• 5+ years working of procurement experience, preferred in the wastepaper industry..
• 5+ years of experience collaborating with domestic competitors in this industry.
• 5+ years of experience working with wastepaper grades.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of transportation modes/cost.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of cost analysis, inventory control, and quality control.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of market analysis, forecasting, and pricing of grades.
• Good oral and writt