Area Purchasing Manager

Koch•Jackson, TN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role will require a strong on-site presence across supported facilities with regular regional travel. 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.

Requirements

3 years of purchasing management experience
Previous supervisory experience
Experienced with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, & Outlook
Willing to travel ~30-50%

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.