Procurement Op Improvement Leader

International Paper Company • Memphis, TN

37d • Onsite

About The Position

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people's lives, the planet and our company's performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day. Procurement Operational Improvement Leader Department: Sourcing Pay Rate: $125,900 - $167,800 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Candidates will be considered for either the PL 17 or PL 16, dependent on experience and qualifications. Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time Physical Location: Memphis, TN Corporate HQ

Requirements

• Project management/Change Management experience
• SAP functional understanding and current process flows
• Ability to run multiple large projects at once
• Ability to gain stakeholder management and buy-in across multiple areas of the business.
• Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree required; prefer 7-10+ years in souring.
• Project Management / Change Management Expertise
• Strategic & Analytical Skills
• SAP Functional Understanding & current process flows
• Ability to run multiple large projects at once
• Ability to gain stakeholder management and buy-in

Responsibilities

• Intake & Orchestration Implementation Lead the design and deployment of an intake and orchestration solution integrated into SAP, ensuring seamless process flows and stakeholder alignment.
• Vendor Master Data Management Oversee vendor maintenance initiatives, including onboarding, process updates, and cleansing activities to improve data accuracy and compliance.
• Procurement Master Data Projects Manage master data improvement efforts across procurement, focusing on standardization, governance, and readiness for S/4HANA migration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with IT, Finance, and Procurement teams to align operational improvements with broader digital transformation goals.
• People Leader / Development Provide leadership for the Improvement Team, to include mentoring, coaching, and development using 1:1s and frequent feedback channels.

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: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees