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MillerKnoll · 3 weeks ago

Veneer Strategy Procurement Specialist

GA - Atlanta

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Geiger International is a company that furnishes modern office solutions, and they are seeking a Veneer Strategy Procurement Specialist to lead veneer strategy and procurement to support business objectives. The role involves developing training, managing procurement strategies, collaborating with teams, and ensuring quality standards in veneer application.

Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver training to internal associates on veneer standards, wood characteristics, and application methods to build subject matter expertise and ensure consistency in quality and execution

Lead and manage veneer procurement strategies to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply

Develop and implement veneer sourcing strategies that align with company quality, delivery, and cost objectives

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, design, and supply chain) to ensure veneer specifications, standards, and usage are optimized

Establish and maintain veneer quality standards and work closely with suppliers to ensure compliance

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using lean manufacturing principles and MKPS (MillerKnoll Performance System) tools

Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to achieve annual cost savings and efficiency targets

Negotiate supplier agreements and maintain strong, strategic supplier relationships

Monitor veneer inventory levels and manage reserve records to support production demand

Support training, development, and coaching of internal teams and veneer buyers on strategy, process, and best practices

Leverage market analysis to understand global veneer trends, cost drivers, and risks, and apply these insights to procurement decisions

Travel up to 40%, including international travel

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Strategic sourcingCost analysisSupplier negotiationsLean principlesVeneer procurementManufacturing processesMicrosoft Office SuiteCoaching skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience

Minimum 10 years of professional procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in veneer or wood materials

Proven experience in strategic sourcing, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials flow, and quality systems

Demonstrated experience with lean principles and/or MKPS methodology

Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills

Ability to interpret financial data, including cost structures, income statements, and balance sheets

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Company

MillerKnoll

MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in.

Founded in 1905

Zeeland, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.millerknoll.com/

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