Category Specialist - MRO Sourcing

International Paper • Memphis, TN

1d • $103,000 - $118,600 • Onsite

About The Position

It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

This position is responsible for the procurement of MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) materials required to support our mill and converting facilities. The Buyer will effectively utilize the SVC2 process in either a lead or support role to increase value to IP. Scope includes procurement strategy development, negotiations, advanced analytical tools, contract administration, warranty enforcement and ongoing supplier management across IP’s North American box plant system. Travel may be required on occasion to facilities for stakeholder alignment but would be limited for this role.
IP spends upwards of $1.5B per year on MRO materials annually. This role will have responsibility for approximately $100-120 million annually in expenditures.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required
• A minimum of 3 years work experience is needed with facility, industry, extended purchasing or capital project experience preferred.
• Successful candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills, technical aptitude, effective communication skills, analytical skills, an understanding of financial basics, the ability to work independently and the ability to act as a team player including the strength/ability to stand alone when necessary
• Good PC skills are needed for accessing financial data, analyzing alternatives, and preparing presentations
• Use of the following software programs is required; SAP, Sievo, Sharepoint, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Responsibilities

• Achieve targeted cost reduction goals in the purchase of MRO categories by lowering purchase price, streamlining processes, and negotiating better terms.
• Act as Lead/Assist Buyer for the execution of sourcing event (wave) activities for MRO Categories. Utilize the SVC2 process to create effective strategies that deliver maximum cost reduction and value creation. Effective engagement and facilitation of a diverse team including plant stakeholders, other buyers, financial analysts, execution/enablement teams and other subject matter experts is essential to success.
• Must be able to formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists with decision making, policy formulation, or other purchasing functions.
• Lead or support supplier management activities with strategic suppliers.
• Act as the change management champion for contract categories they manage, with responsibility for implementation of new agreements and contract compliance across the category
• Lead and participate in activities with an 80/20 mindset to continuously improve processes and eliminate nonvalue added waste in the sourcing process.

Benefits

• 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
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities
• 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 you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees