Procurement Enablement Manager

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference At International Paper you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves peoples lives the planet and our companys performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title :

Procurement Enablement Manager

Pay Rate : $125900 - $167800

Final PL will be based on experience and qualifications. Multiple factors including Individual experience skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IPs Annual Incentive Plan.

Category / Shift : Salaried Full-Time

Hybrid

Physical Location : International Paper

International Place

6400 Poplar Ave.

Memphis TN 38197

(Preferred)

The Job You Will Perform :

• The Enablement manager works to support various staff groups in Procurement and Sourcing with analysis reporting & critical processes to realize value through enabling strategies and executing them with the business. This position reports to the Director Procurement Enablement & Execution.
• Responsible for Implement manage & maintain critical processes such as : Outline Agreements Contract Setup Catalogs Rate Databases- based upon approved upon pricing from Category Leads for Strategic Sourcing Portfolio
• Collaborate with Category Leaders and influence buy-channel and compliance strategy to result in realizable savings
• Responsible for team creating compliance tracking for strategic categories and monitor across all sites identifying trends and key takeaways
• During implementation explain user experience and system-based changes address technical applications and concerns at leadership levels of the organization serve as an escalation point for facility level discussions
• Responsible for continuously improves data and reporting infrastructure by automating workflows improving data quality- collaborating with Strategic Sourcing Teams and Procurement Innovation
• Continuously improves the analytical resources available to Procurement and Sourcing through collaboration with Procurement Innovation
• Accountable for continuous auditing of buy-channel tools functionality and accuracy of contents (catalogs OAs Track) escalating systematic / broad-spread issues that prevent compliance to Category Leads
• Leads enablement support of value-added initiatives and category management strategies in addition to sourcing events support
• Accountable and responsible for coordination of plant communications and maintaining holistic communication calendar to drive strategies and ensure right content and depth of communications
• Ensure that Enablement team provides key input on category needs and challenges to Category Leads
• Ensures communication of requirements / challenges around implementation during Sourcing events prior to awards
• Coaching and skill development of Enablement team soft and hard skills and functions
• Design build develop and improve upon processes workflows and automations to promote compliance and ease of Procurement with our stakeholders
• Liaison to COE for technical support on sustain functions regarding Buy-Channel tools and other procurement related systems
• Liaison to Procurement Innovation for support on data sources skill development support process consistency and tool selection
• This is managerial role responsible for performance evaluations hiring and recruitment team development.

The Skills You Will Bring :

Competencies :

The Benefits You Will Enjoy :

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement plans including Medical Dental Life insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Short-term and Long-term Disability 401(k) Company-funded retirement contributions Paid Time Off Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement) Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home auto vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build :

Promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make :

We continue to build a better future for people the planet and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and youll see why our team members say theyre Proud to be IP .

The Culture You Will Experience :

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected valued engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join :

International Paper (NYSE : IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods and enable worldwide commerce and pulp for diapers tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis Tenn. we employ approximately 38000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide with manufacturing operations in North America Latin America North Africa and sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting .

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact or .

Memphis TN 38197

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Vendor Management,HR Sourcing,Procurement Management,Supply Chain Experience,Contract Management,Contract Negotiation,E-procurement,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 125900 - 167800