Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Position: Purchasing Manager 

Job Code: MSPRM4 + Mgr II, Procurement

Location: Evadale, Texas

The Opportunity:

The Manager, Purchasing, has managerial oversight of storeroom operations and is responsible for the coordination and supply of raw materials, finishing supplies, and other materials needed to run a successful Papermill and extrusion operation. The Manager, Purchasing, is the overall procurement process owner for the location, leading the day-to-day service relationship with suppliers, and the SBS organizations. The Manager, Purchasing is a direct report to the General Manager & maintains close relationships with key area managers. Managing a service relationship involves constructing and implementing service level agreements, being the escalation point for ongoing issues, and developing, measuring, and reporting performance metrics. The manager works to efficiently deliver information between the business unit and the GBS & SBS organizations, identify cost reduction opportunities, and drive continuous improvement to the procurement process at the location. 

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

Manage the people, goals, KPIs, and company policies of the BU Purchasing departmentManage the people, goals, KPIs, and company policies of the BU Mill Stores departmentIn conjunction with the sourcing & service management functions, closely manage supplier relationships and performance against agreed goals and metrics. Provide escalation process for ongoing issues to solve problems. Drive value through the SVM program management & reporting With a one company mind-set – conduct business unit ISO supplier performance evaluations; participate in company-wide supplier performance evaluations, and audit / visit as required Analyze spend to identify sourcing or business unit specific opportunities. Initiate & lead business unit efforts in achieving reduction in the total cost of ownership. Integrate the shared service processes tightly into the processes of the operating unit. Identify & facilitate location training programs in the procurement process Manage the measurement of GBS, SBS and BU performance against service level agreements. Identify & implement changes necessary to improve performance. Solve problems that are business unit generated that affect the efficiency of the sourcing or transactional organizations. Continually communicate & collaborate with the Global Business Services, Shared Business Support and Business Unit to ensure the enterprise goals and objectives are achieved including impact to financial goals through inventory management and working capital improvement. Provide strategy & sourcing, contracted & non-contracted, for specific business unit needs not managed through the Global Sourcing Team. Develop annual plan with business unit management to ensure procurement emphasis is properly focused. Facilitate the evaluation, trials, and selection of new suppliers and capabilities in the business unit. Provide a communication channel for emergencies to the day to day operation of the procurement process. Provide forecasted demand to suppliers and sourcing managers. Identify and communicate sourcing requirements to support new product development activities. Facilitate forecast price reporting to the business as required Provide visibility to risk and participate in activities to evaluate and mitigate risk potential to the business Support the location’s business excellence organization through provision of resources and information on sourcing strategy to SME projects and activities which drive savings and productivity Engage and share best practices with roll counterparts across the PBO Ensure procurement compliance: insurance, legal, internal and external audit, service agreements, purchasing policy. Perform ISO duties as dictated by the BU ISO Purchasing Procedures.

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s degree or minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or sourcing related position Leadership skillsOrganizational skills specific to Purchasing and Mill StoresCommunication abilities, written and oral Analytical competency Teamwork Skills – ability to work as a member of or as a leaderSAP knowledge is a plus

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more! A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. 

 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.