Georgia Pacific
Leading global maker of tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products & related chemicals.
Category Buyer, MRO
Procure MRO parts/services, manage suppliers and orders to support facility ops.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate supplier bids, negotiate terms and pricing, and select suppliers based on total cost of ownership • Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, purchasing, and contractual policies and guidelines • Manage supplier relationships and foster collaboration with logistics and transportation teams to optimize delivery and costs • Support and execute company-wide sourcing strategies for MRO and production-related categories • Manage competing priorities and deadlines with a strong customer focus and sense of urgency • Drive continuous process improvements and automation to enhance purchasing effectiveness and efficiency • Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and mitigate inventory overages using the company’s ERP system • Provide occasional weekend remote support (typically 3-4 times/year), if applicable for the location • Analyze root causes of invoice exceptions and implement preventive actions • Collaborate across operations, engineering, logistics, and finance to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Key Responsibilities
- ▸rfq management
- ▸erp purchasing
- ▸process automation
- ▸supplier management
- ▸sourcing strategy
- ▸invoice analysis
What You Bring
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing operations or related supply chain function experience • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook • Experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, and category strategy execution • Purchasing experience in manufacturing or maintenance environments, preferably pulp & paper or similar industries • Utilize strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, Tableau, and Cognos reporting • Experience working with suppliers and using multiple ERP systems (e.g., MP2, M3, Asset Suite, SAP S/4HANA) • Bachelor’s degree • Exposure to data analytics and process improvement methodologies • Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on location and business needs • Self-directed with a service-oriented attitude and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Requirements
- ▸3+ yrs
- ▸excel
- ▸negotiation
- ▸sap
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸analytics
Work Environment
Onsite