Regional Purchasing Manager - Dixie

Your JobGeorgia-Pacific is currently seeking a Regional Purchasing Manager for our Dixie operations. The ideal candidate is a talented leader with both strategic and tactical purchasing and inventory experience, has proven supervisory experience, has a track record of creating value through building strong working relationships with a diverse group of customers, has demonstrated a principled entrepreneurial mindset, and possesses the ability to build a capability that delivers a supply chain with an optimized total cost of ownership to operations. This role reports to the Procurement Director, Consumer Products Group.This is an onsite role based at GP Center in downtown Atlanta, GA. This role will travel ~30-50% of the time.Our TeamGeorgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support our facilities. The SS&P organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.What You Will DoManage and lead direct reports leveraging principle-based management and role of a supervisor (create inclusive environment, build high performing team, help employees self-actualize)Leverage comparative advantage of the team and adjust Roles, Responsibilities, Expectation (RRE's) to maximize results for GPConnect team to SS&P vision, operations vision, accelerated sourcing transformation, accelerated manufacturing transformation and how roles directly impact our ability to achieve the betsContribute as a key member of the SS&P organization and the Dixie leadership teams and own strategic business responsibilities as designated by senior management.Organize the team to execute standard work processes and achieve disciplined operations in Sourcing ExecutionManage and be accountable for Dixie spend against defined buying channels, category strategies and financial controls.Manage and be accountable for purchasing operations across a multiple number of facilities with high levels of spend in high volume, multi-commodity environments.Develop strong partnerships internally and externally, aligning with strategic initiatives, commitments and supply chain strategiesLead a team of purchasing professionals to excellence in stewardshipEnsure purchasing departments are disciplined, optimized, reliable, support a defined asset maintenance work process and are supported by corporate leadership and mill operation teamsDevelop category strategies where applicableDrive purchasing and inventory transformation, implement changes, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actionsDevelop and maintain strong partnerships internally and externally, aligning with strategic initiatives, commitments and supply chain strategiesWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)Minimum 3 years of purchasing management or category management experienceSupervisory experienceDemonstrated experience in driving transformation and implementing changesWilling to travel 30-50% of the timeWhat Will Put You AheadBachelor's degree Experience with ISO standards, 5S, and/or Lean Six SigmaExperience evaluating spend within operations while seeking ways to improve the purchasing of materials/services and related processesExperience in the manufacturing industryAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.Who We AreAs a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Our BenefitsOur 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.Equal OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).#LI-CH2