Job Title: Procurement Category Lead, MRO
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Pay: PL 14
$118,000-134,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will
determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Title: Procurement Category Lead, MRO
Full-time Salaried
Location: Remote, Memphis Preferred
Relocation Paid: If Applicable
Category Lead Role
This position is responsible for the procurement of MRO (Maintenance, Repair and
Operations) materials required to support our mill and converting facilities.
The Buyer will effectively utilize the SVC2 process in either a lead or support
role to increase value to IP. Scope includes procurement strategy development,
negotiations, advanced analytical tools, contract administration, warranty
enforcement and ongoing supplier management across IP’s North American box plant
system.
Targeted OEM part replacement at converting facilities and mills is a strategic
priority for this role. The position will engage plants through storeroom bin
crawls and use internal systems and enablement team resources to identify parts
that can be purchased from Class 1 suppliers at significant savings compared
with OEM sources. Travel may be approximately 40-50%, focused on facility and
supplier visits. IP spends more than $1 billion annually on MRO materials, and
this role will be responsible for approximately $200 million in annual
expenditure and contracts across multiple categories.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Lead converting team in identifying OEM parts that can be sourced through
existing distribution channels.
2. Achieve targeted cost reduction goals in the purchase of MRO categories by
lowering purchase price, streamlining processes, and negotiating better
terms.
3. Act as Lead/Assist Buyer for the execution of sourcing event (wave)
activities for MRO Categories. Utilize the SVC2 process to create effective
strategies that deliver maximum cost reduction and value creation. Effective
engagement and facilitation of a diverse team including plant stakeholders,
other buyers, financial analysts, execution/enablement teams and other
subject matter experts is essential to success.
4. Must be able to formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other
optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists with
decision making, policy formulation, or other purchasing functions.
5. Lead or support supplier management activities with strategic suppliers.
6. Act as the change management champion for contract categories they manage,
with responsibility for implementation of new agreements and contract
compliance across the category
7. Lead and participate in activities with an 80/20 mindset to continuously
improve processes and eliminate nonvalue added waste in the sourcing
process.
REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor’s degree is recommended. Candidates should have at least three years
of work experience, preferably in a facility or industry setting. Prior
experience in maintenance, manufacturing, purchasing, or capital projects is
preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership, technical
aptitude, strong communication and analytical skills, a basic understanding of
finance, the ability to work independently, and a collaborative approach, with
the confidence to take a firm position when needed. Strong PC skills are
required to access financial data, analyze alternatives, and prepare
presentations. Proficiency with SAP, Sievo, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint is
required.
COMPETENCIES:
Negotiating
Action Oriented
Drive for Results
Priority Setting
Timely Decision Making
Decision Quality
Conflict Management
Dealing with Ambiguity
Business Acumen
Problem Solving
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and
retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending
Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement
contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition
Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits
including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP
has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the
world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members
say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and
inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse
backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are
committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued,
engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you
to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset
to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions
that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an
ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with
customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply
chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic
protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state
disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees
with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the
job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or
to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.