Job Description
Your Job Georgia-Pacific is searching for a Capital Procurement Manager to join its Project Sourcing and Procurement Team. Reporting to the Project Sourcing and Procurement Team Leader, the Capital Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing the sourcing of capital equipment and coordinating contractor engagements for diverse projects. This position is vital for ensuring that projects are developed and executed in alignment with their key objectives.
The ideal candidate will be an integral part of the project team, collaborating closely with Project Managers and relevant stakeholders. The individual must exhibit a strong sense of urgency and demonstrate problem-solving skills to meet the needs of internal customers.
Furthermore, the Capital Procurement Manager will be responsible for driving and standardizing process improvements while introducing innovative solutions to recurring challenges. Success in this role requires a proactive approach and the ability to present and implement effective solutions.
This position is based at GP Center in Atlanta and involves 25% to 50% travel.
Our Team Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is tasked with the strategic category management, sourcing, and procurement of essential materials and services for over 140 locations nationwide. The SS&P organization is currently embarking on an exciting transformation alongside our business partners, developing new capabilities to identify and seize significant opportunities in pricing, total cost of ownership, and sourcing execution. This initiative is a key component of Georgia-Pacific's ongoing transformation. This is a thrilling time to join a growing team and play a central role in shaping the future of the SS&P organization!
What You Will Do Work with other team members to support the development and executing projects including:
- Project Procurement Planning
- RFX issuance/review/execution
- Capital Bid & Award
- Manage multiple projects with some guidance from others
- Leveraging lessons learned and knowledge across teams
- Issue purchase orders through local ERP systems
- Ensure equipment delivery dates meet customer needs are met for projects
- Executes sourcing activities related to goods or services for projects
- Negotiate and execute contract agreements with external vendors
- Managing ongoing project relationships
- Collaborate with internal requestors to understand requirements (e.g., specifications, scopes of work, performance, and timing requirements)
- Ensures the contractual document accurately reflects the terms and conditions of purchase, including payment terms, freight terms, incoterms, and other key commercial terms
- Analyzes root causes of accounts payable exceptions and takes steps to resolve and prevent
- Be a source of knowledge on project sourcing and procurement processes necessary to execute projects, including best practices, system knowledge, categories summaries, procurement expectations, etc. and champion change to those processes
- Ensures adherence to all safety, environmental and purchasing policies and guidelines
- Adhere to safety, purchasing, and environmental policies and procedures
- Manage time to accomplish a variety of tasks with a sense of urgency
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)- At least 5 years of experience in purchasing or similar field (e.g. industrial/manufacturing project team support, storeroom, inside sales, or supply chain)
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and Outlook (email and calendar), PowerPoint (presentations)
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
What Will Put You Ahead - Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or other relevant field
- Experience in supporting the development or execution of industrial or manufacturing
- Experience in purchasing or similar supply chain field (e.g., contracts, supply chain) with knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures
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Who We Are As 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.
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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.
Equal Opportunities Equal 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.
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