Purchasing Specialist

About the position

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Purchasing Specialist - West Point, VA - JD The Opportunity This position is responsible for procurement parts, labor & equipment to support the mill. The individual will work closely with internal customers (mill personnel) & with the suppliers of products/services that support the West Point Mill to secure products and/or services to cover the day-to-day requirements of procuring products and/or services. This position submits Requests for Quotes, reviews & evaluates bids, schedules meetings with prospective bidders & negotiations, processes and monitors Purchase Orders. Orders are awarded based on either Corporate Procurement Contracts/Agreements or Mill Purchasing Agreements. Work within Mill and Corporate directives and follow guidelines in the management services above. Performs functions needed for dispute resolution / problem solving. The individual will pre-qualify "new" companies with Smurfit WestRock's requirements for supplying products, equipment and/or services at the West Point Mill.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and work with operations to ensure parts/equipment are ordered and delivered.
• Be able to contact alternate suppliers if scheduled shipments will not arrive in time for the mill.
• Review competitive proposals from suppliers for award decisions.
• Contract implementation - including developing and negotiations of agreements working with legal, compliance, risk, supply chain and all other stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement to drive meaningful changes in process, supplier or material to deliver value beyond price.
• Process purchase requisitions and orders to secure products and/or services as required. Evaluate, and implement orders where needed.
• Coordinate and consult with internal and external customers regarding purchase requirements following corporate procurement guidelines.
• Compiles data for mill and corporate reports as requested.
• Perform internal Smurfit WestRock audits and external supplier audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, with five-eight years of procurement experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and present.
• Strong negotiation skills & attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to manage a project timeline & have capability to own and drive execution for projects in which other people contribute.
• Strong analytical and planning capabilities are a must, as is the ability to appropriately summarize key issues and provide guidance to individuals.
• Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.