Your Job
We are seeking a Purchasing Manager for our Paper and Pulp Mill in Palatka, Florida. As a part of our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement group, the Purchasing Manager reports to a Regional Purchasing Manager. This person manages the local purchasing function, supervises personnel in this area, and will lead change, manage priorities, and develop the SS&P organization to deliver both short and long-term value.
Our Team
What You Will Do
- Ensure compliance to all safety, purchasing, stores, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Manages and oversees the purchasing and inventory of raw materials, maintenance materials, supplies and equipment for the facility.
- Develops, implements and maintains a commodity inventory strategy that supports the company’s supply chain point of view and operational reliability.
- Selects vendors through appropriate procurement practices, total cost of ownership and compliance guidelines.
- Negotiates local and regional contracts.
- Manages system capabilities as they pertain to the purchasing functions.
- Recommends and implements improvements to maximize operating productivity, quality, and efficiency while minimizing total cost of ownership.
- Represents procurement and the facility operations on regional and national sourcing initiatives.
- Acts as key member of the leadership team at the Palatka Mill.
- Sets department goals and works to lead improvements across the supply function and within a facility.
- Works with internal customers to identify and address unmet needs that align with procurement and business unit goals to deliver long term value.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams at the facility and headquarters to implement corporate initiatives.
- Bachelor's Degree or at least 4 years of purchasing experience.
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience
- Experienced with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, & Outlook
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering
- Purchasing, Inventory, Accounting management experience
- Experience with local, regional or national contracts
- Proven negotiation skills
- Experience with inventory management software
- 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 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 visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
