Your JobGeorgia-Pacific is in search of a talented, hands-on Purchasing & Stores Manager to lead purchasing and storeroom operations at our Naheola Mill in Pennington, AL. This role reports to the Retail Regional Purchasing Manager for Consumer Products. This role is a key member of Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) and mill leadership teams and is responsible for executing purchasing strategy, optimizing inventory, developing the local team, and delivering long-term value through disciplined, cost-effective supply chain execution.
What You Will Do- Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, stores, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Lead, coach and develop purchasing and storeroom personnel to build a high-performing, inclusive team.
- Manage and oversee the purchasing and inventory of raw materials, maintenance materials, supplies and equipment for the Naheola Mill.
- Develop, implement and maintain a commodity inventory strategy that supports the company's supply chain point of view and operational reliability.
- Select vendors using appropriate procurement practices, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and compliance guidelines.
- Negotiate local and regional contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure value, quality, and reliability.
- Manage and optimize system capabilities related to purchasing and inventory management (ERP/IMS).
- Recommend and implement process improvements to maximize operating productivity, quality and efficiency while minimizing TCO.
- Represent procurement and mill operations on regional and national sourcing initiatives and cross-functional projects.
- Establish department goals, standard work and performance metrics; drive improvements across the supply function.
- Work with internal customers to identify unmet needs and deliver procurement solutions that align with mill and corporate objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, operations, accounting, safety, and corporate SS&P) to implement corporate initiatives locally.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)- Bachelor's degree OR at least 4 years of purchasing experience
- Demonstrated supervisory experience leading purchasing and/or storeroom teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Proven ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts and relationships
- Willingness to travel (up to ~10% depending on needs)
What Will Put You Ahead- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Business or related field
- Experience in manufacturing or heavy industry, especially pulp & paper/cellulose operations
- Experience with inventory management software / ERP systems and implementing system/process changes
- Experience evaluating operational spend and driving procurement transformation
- Track record of delivering cost savings, improving reliability, and optimizing total cost of ownership
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Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
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