Raw Materials Senior Buyer

Sylvamo•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Sourcing Buyers are responsible for the contract development, negotiations, implementation and ongoing supplier management associated with the corporate-wide procurement for Raw Materials and Packaging materials. This position is responsible for on-going management of global categories and full responsibilities for category commitments of up to $50MM annual spend for Raw Materials. Annual cost savings and negotiated TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) values are two key criteria for success. Agile and Inclusive and Collaborative are skills that are required for success. Customer Focus and Business Savvy play an important part in everyday activities. This position will reside in Memphis, TN.

Requirements

A BS/BA degree in Management, Supply Chain, Finance or engineering is required or equivalent purchasing related experience
A minimum of 5 years work experience is needed, which should include work on cross-functional teams and experience negotiating contracts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Strong analytical skills
Significant expertise in procurement and/or commercial practices
Proven skills in negotiating and administering contracts and agreements
Working knowledge and understanding of accounting and internal controls

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Corporate Purchasing role utilizing Sylvamo’s strategic sourcing process is highly desired
Knowledge of basic product function through experience or self-study is preferred
Work experience at a manufacturing facility is preferred
Understanding of Supply Chain
Advanced analytics skills involving BW, excel, Power BI, Alteryx or other analytic tools

Responsibilities

Through negotiations and in partnership with suppliers, provide cost effective raw materials on time that consistently meet expectations of all the Company’s major manufacturing plants in the U.S. and globally.
Relentlessly pursue opportunities to reduce and avoid costs through good planning, research, communications and the application of sound procurement strategies and tactics.
Research, understand and seek to influence the competitive forces and cost factors that will determine our ultimate cost of raw materials and effectively apply this information to the negotiating and procurement function.
Surface and drive opportunities for reduction of TCO (total cost of ownership / life cycle cost) by engaging key suppliers in suggesting improvements in our operations, processes, or procedures with the goal of reducing total cost without emphasis solely on reducing the initial purchase price of the supplier commodity.
Develop and implement supplier programs to provide long-term best value while ensuring that the Company stays on the leading edge in the suppliers’ development of new, improved, technically advanced materials, while engaging technology and business stakeholders.
Establishing contracts for materials and services, in accordance with corporate policy, to obtain maximum value for Sylvamo in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and continuing service. This includes obtaining competitive bids (or sole source negotiations where necessary), thoroughly evaluating bids, negotiating improved value, awarding/implementing contracts and managing on-going supplier relationships.
Full responsibility for all Category related activities. These include, but are not limited to: the Strategic Sourcing process, price control, proposal analysis, negotiating improved value, awarding & implementing contracts, communications with manufacturing facilities, and managing contracts to ensure on-going supplier relationships.
Involve all necessary stakeholders including plants and facilities, Technology, Finance, and Business functions as needed to drive collaboration, influence change, and ensure successful implementation.
Communicate and collaborate with suppliers around Sustainability. Do this through communication of our Supplier Code of Conduct and Sylvamo’s Sustainability Strategy, as well as by understanding current suppliers’ sustainability risks and opportunities. Investigate new suppliers and products that drive sustainability. Consider Sustainability opportunities and risks throughout each step of the Strategic Sourcing Process.
Use of the following software programs is required, SAP, Business Warehouse, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Timely and clear communication with Sylvamo facilities regarding category awards, price updates, market conditions, etc. is essential. Act as a liaison with plants and suppliers as issues of quality, price and delivery arise.