Area Purchasing Manager

Your Job We are seeking an Area Purchasing Manager to support our Dixie manufacturing facilities in Jackson, TN and Bowling Green, KY. This role falls under the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement group, and reports to the Regional Purchasing Manager. The Area Purchasing Manager is pivotal in ensuring the profitable execution of purchasing strategies. This person manages the local purchasing functions, supervises personnel in this area, will lead change, manage priorities, and develop the SS&P organization to deliver both short and long-term value. Location: Jackson, TN (primarily). This role will require a strong on-site presence across supported facilities with regular regional travel. Our Team Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support our facilities. The SS&P organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities. What You Will Do * Ensure compliance to all safety, purchasing, stores, and environmental policies and procedures. * Manages and oversees the purchasing of raw materials, maintenance materials, supplies and equipment for the facility. * 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. * Recommend and implement 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 Jackson Dixie facility * 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. * Utilize Principle Based Management (PBM) to supervise and develop direct and indirect reports, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. * Provide backup coverage and leadership support for the production planning team as needed. * Coach and develop talent with a focus on building technical capability, economic thinking, and decision-making judgment. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * 3 years of purchasing management experience * Previous supervisory experience * Experienced with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, & Outlook * Willing to travel ~30-50% What Will Put You Ahead * Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering * Supervisory experience in manufacturing, procurement, materials management or similar * Experience with local, regional or national contracts * Demonstrated success driving integrated, cross functional solutions that improved procurement effectiveness, material availability and operational performance. * Proven negotiation skills * Experience with inventory management software At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. 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 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 300,000 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. 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