Position Overview
Green Bay Packaging, Inc. (GBP) -is seeking a Procurement Manager to execute procurement activities between Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and their suppliers. From a strategic business perspective this position must focus on a steadfast commitment to implementing best in class sourcing strategies to support divisional objectives and maintaining supply chain integrity, while working towards continuous improvement objectives. From a tactical perspective, this individual will be responsible for working closely with area production and maintenance teams to procure goods and services required for effective mill operation. This position will report to the Controller.
Responsibilities
• Partner with divisional management teams to develop and implement strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services while maintaining efficient stock levels
• Facilitate procurement policies to ensure items and services are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
• Monitor business trends, global economics and product availability to secure best pricing
• Develop third party risk analysis across suppliers, raw materials and upstream materials
• Identify qualified suppliers and initiate business and organizational partnerships
• Monitor supplier compliance with contractual agreements
• Measure and manage supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Investigate issues, find root cause, and develop solutions
• Track and report key metrics to recognize opportunities to strengthen GBMD's position in the marketplace
• Manage projects related to CMMS
• Assist with other procurement initiatives as required
Qualifications
- 10-15 years of progressive procurement experience in a process related manufacturing business
- Strong category experience in chemicals, MRO and Services related to manufacturing best practices
- Excellent contracting and negotiation skills in large companies
- Experience in building strong teams and developing procurement skills in junior members of the team
- B.S. in supply chain management or business administration or equivalent experience
- Proven working experience as a procurement leader
Key Competencies
- Effective communication
- Dynamic and engaging personality
- Ability to influence without authority
- Relationship management and networking
- Results orientation
- Negotiation skills including an understanding of vendor pressure points and market knowledge
- Strategic industry and category management
- Business and financial acumen
- Customer focus
- Decisiveness
- Problem solving and analysis
- Project management
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following:
• Demonstrated results managing projects within the triple constraints of scope, schedule, and cost
• APICS or CPSM Certification
• Ability to effectively engage, manage, and evaluate vendor relationships and supplier performance
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, and company matching 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.
Company Overview
Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit
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