Procurement Enablement Specialist

International Paper Company • Memphis, TN

48d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Enablement Specialist 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 Procurement Enablement Manager position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Analytics, Data Science, Supply Chain Management, Finance or other suitable degree
• 1-5 years' analytics or buying work experience is desired including work on cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Data visualization tools (Power BI and/or Tableau) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and automation skills
• Proficiency in SAP
• Demonstrated competencies in customer focus, problem solving, process management, and learning agility
• Proactive nature, self-driven, ability to work independently, looking to continually improve

Nice To Haves

• Experience in procurement domain preferred
• Exposure to SQL, Alteryx, Fabric, Power Automate, and Python preferred but not necessary
• Desire to learn new analytical skills, programs

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage & maintain critical processes such as: Outline Agreements, Contract Setup, Catalogs, Rate Databases- based upon approved upon pricing from Category Leads
• Collaborate with Category Leaders and influence buy-channel and compliance strategy
• Create 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
• In collaboration with Category Leads, continuously improves data and reporting infrastructure by automating workflows, improving data quality
• Continuously improves the analytical resources available to Procurement and Sourcing through collaboration with other analysts and Procurement Innovation.
• Audit Buy-Channel Tools functionality and accuracy of contents (catalogs, OAs, Track), escalating systematic/broad-spread issues that prevent compliance to Category Leads
• Support execution of value-added initiatives and category management strategies
• Coordinate plant communications and maintain holistic communication calendar to drive strategies and ensure right content and depth of communications
• Execute and improve upon process, workflows and automations to promote compliance and ease of Procurement with our stakeholders
• Provides key input on category needs and challenges to Category Lead
• Communicates requirements around implementation during Sourcing events

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees