Suzano International · 14 hours ago
Procurement Manager
Pine Bluff, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSuzano International is committed to innovation and sustainability, transforming renewable raw materials into bioproducts. They are seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and oversee strategies for managing purchases and inventory at their Pine Bluff facility.
Paper & Forest Products
Hiring Manager
Bradley Gaillard
Responsibilities
Manage, develop, and implement strategy, policy, procedures, and system solutions for the acquisition of Services, Raw Materials, MRO, Waste Sales, Capex items, and the management of Obsolete Assets for Packaging
Manage, develop, and implement strategy, policy, procedures, and system solutions for the storeroom
Manage, develop, and implement the strategy for General Shutdowns
Align and ensure the best purchasing strategy for the team serving the Packaging, guaranteeing excellence in service levels
Manage, develop, and train people and teams focused on results, innovation, and productivity
Ensure the achievement of goals and conduct periodic performance evaluations using key performance indicators (KPIs)
Establish goals and define strategies to reduce costs, seeking new sourcing opportunities both locally and internationally
Support the analysis and preparation of the annual expense and investment budget
Ensure proper service delivery to internal customers and compliance with SLAs
Maintain relationships with other company departments to foster a creative and innovative environment
Encourage employee participation in meetings and working groups that add value to common activities and contribute to streamlining routines
Ensure high-quality service levels for the industrial unit
Ensure compliance with departmental goals
Conduct regular performance evaluations
Train and develop the team, ensuring alignment with budget planning
Lead the digital transformation of the department
Manage the warehouse – receiving materials, classifying item criticality, and inventory
Directly manage the planning, control, and approval of purchases for materials, services, MRO, and raw materials to ensure timely and economical supply to all units of the company, optimizing technical and commercial conditions, minimizing costs, and increasing the overall efficiency of the process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferably within supply chain management, procurement or related field)
5+ years of direct experience in supply chain and/or procurement
5+ years of previous leadership experience managing teams
SAP experience, with SAP MM / WM module
Project Management experience, in Fundamentals and Negotiation
Regulatory Standards experience with ISO – OHSAS
Green Belt in Lean Manufacturing Principles
Experience in people management
Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset
Preferred
Technical Leadership: You can guide, coach, and challenge a technical team while maintaining a strong presence
Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment undergoing change and growth
People Developer: Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to build a resilient and capable team
Hand-On Approach: Ability to understand technical details, and support team members
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance : Multiple plan options with nationwide networks to support your physical health and preventive care.
Life and AD&D Insurance : Company-paid basic coverage and optional plans to protect you and your loved ones.
Disability Insurance : Short-term and long-term coverage to help protect your income in case of illness or injury.
401(k) Retirement Plan : Automatic enrollment with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) : Tax-advantaged accounts with company contributions to help manage healthcare expenses.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) : Options for healthcare, limited-purpose, and dependent care expenses.
Voluntary Benefits : Additional protection through accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Company
Suzano International
We are the world’s largest producer of pulp, planting 1.2 million eucalyptus trees every day to produce responsibly grown raw materials that reach over two billion people in more than 100 countries globally.
Founded in 1924
10001+ employeesFunding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase