GSA - Facility Buyer - Ticonderoga

Sylvamo•Ticonderoga, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sylvamo’s Global Sourcing Associate Program is an entry-level program with a Procurement Operations focus. It is designed to give associates exposure to Sylvamo’s procurement strategy and purchasing processes, from corporate level category sourcing to implementation and sustaining activities at the manufacturing locations. The skills and knowledge gained during the program help prepare individuals for placement into a manufacturing or corporate sourcing role at one of our North America locations (Ticonderoga, NY, Eastover, SC, or Memphis TN). Our GSA’s start their careers working in a development role for one (18) month assignment at a paper mill or corporate office location. During this time, they establish a baseline knowledge of pulp and paper manufacturing processes and the integrated supply chain in place to support the mill operations. The training period is spent carrying out a variety of purchasing and/or storeroom related assignments at the mill or corporate location, under the guidance of managers and team members. The role provides job training opportunities in key procurement responsibilities, including purchase order creation and management, competitive bidding, negotiation, contract development, data analysis, materials management, and inventory optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Transportation, Purchasing, Engineering, Operation Management, Material Management or Supply Chain)
Authorized to work in the United States with a 3.0 GPA or better
Geographic flexibility
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills required, with advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel and data visualization programs preferred
Self-starter as demonstrated by prior work experience and/or involvement in campus activities, clubs, student government, etc.

Responsibilities

Purchase materials parts, supplies and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures while optimizing price, delivery and terms
Follow up with vendors regarding order status and expediting needs
Support stakeholders in the development of specifications and requirements
Conduct competitive bid processes, analyze quotations, select or recommend suppliers, and manage delivery schedules
Negotiate commercial terms to achieve optimal value and minimize risk while ensuring all purchase requirements are met
Support inventory optimization efforts through data analysis and stakeholder collaboration