Graphic Packaging International · 1 month ago
Procurement Manager
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelGraphic Packaging International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for well-known brands. The Procurement Manager will lead local purchasing efforts, develop and implement strategic sourcing plans, and ensure vendor service and quality performance adherence.
Consumer GoodsCustomer ServiceManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Coordinate activities for buying, distributing, and paying for materials, supplies, and services. Interface with other departments as required to ensure process completion and compliance with applicable policies (safety, environmental, insurance, financial, purchasing, etc.)
Review purchase requisitions, approve, issue purchase orders, and receive goods in accordance with negotiated terms and conditions. Order approved materials and services in a timely and cost effective way
Manage the supply chain to include the balance between existing supplier relationships and new supplier development to prevent disruption and ensure that a competitive environment exists for strategic sourcing events
Develop (where applicable), review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids
Represent mill in negotiating local and corporate contracts and formulating pricing with suppliers
Resolve claims against vendors or contractors related to service or quality level failures Performs all other duties as assigned
Create, implement and monitor local KPI’s for purchasing. Develop year-over-year cost reductions and countermeasures as appropriate
Participation on various strategic sourcing teams led by corporate. Serve as the leader for local sourcing initiatives at facility in all phases. At times, this role will be responsible for coordinating corporate strategic procurement initiatives and participation within the local organization
Oversee onsite storeroom inventory. Works with team on managing adequate levels of inventory for all MRO purchases
Oversees capital warehouse inventory balances and proper turns for Mills operation
Qualification
Required
Experience in local purchasing and strategic sourcing plans for commodities and services
Ability to coordinate activities for buying, distributing, and paying for materials, supplies, and services
Experience in reviewing purchase requisitions, approving, issuing purchase orders, and receiving goods
Knowledge of managing supply chain and supplier relationships
Experience in developing, reviewing, evaluating, and approving specifications for issuing and awarding bids
Negotiation skills for local and corporate contracts and pricing with suppliers
Ability to resolve claims against vendors or contractors related to service or quality level failures
Experience in creating, implementing, and monitoring local KPIs for purchasing
Ability to develop year-over-year cost reductions and countermeasures
Participation in strategic sourcing teams and local sourcing initiatives
Experience in overseeing onsite storeroom inventory and managing adequate levels of inventory for MRO purchases
Knowledge of capital warehouse inventory balances and proper turns for Mills operation
Company
Graphic Packaging International
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, designs and produces consumer packaging, made primarily from renewable or recycled materials.
Founded in 1978
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.29B2024-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-03-01Post Ipo Debt· $794M
1992-12-18IPO
Leadership Team
Michelle M. Fitzpatrick
VP & Chief Sustainability Officer
Laurie Brlas
Director
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