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Graphic Packaging International · 10 hours ago

Procurement Manager

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging. The Procurement Manager will lead local purchasing efforts, develop strategic sourcing plans, and ensure quality performance and competitive sourcing for commodities and services.

Consumer GoodsCustomer ServiceManufacturingPackaging Services
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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

Strategic sourcingVendor negotiationSupply chain managementKPI developmentInventory managementCost reduction strategiesContract managementCommunicationTeam leadership

Required

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
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

Company

Graphic Packaging International

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, designs and produces consumer packaging, made primarily from renewable or recycled materials.

H1B Sponsorship

Graphic Packaging International has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
2024 (13)
2023 (13)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.29B
2024-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-03-01Post Ipo Debt· $794M
1992-12-18IPO

Leadership Team

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Michelle M. Fitzpatrick
VP & Chief Sustainability Officer
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Laurie Brlas
Director
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