Category Leader

Overview Georgia-Pacific’s Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is seeking a Category Leader to optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) across various spend categories. The Category Leader will develop the category strategy and manage key drivers of the category spend, including contract and pricing strategy, cost reduction initiatives, and demand planning. They will provide priorities to all capability partners to achieve the strategy and manage execution directly and through their team. This role is based in GP Center in Downtown Atlanta or an approved GP location. Responsibilities Set & communicate category vision and strategy to maximize value Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective supply markets, competitors, and product innovations; understand competitive landscape to identify threats/opportunities; leverage insights to drive strategy Apply category management knowledge processes to all spend categories, including should-cost analysis Frame up category opportunities using economic thinking with supporting financials; identify and size new TCO opportunities, prioritize and execute initiatives aligned with cross-functional teams that drive maximum value Own & track category spend, suppliers, savings, and category strategy adherence Manage any price changes consistent with the category contract strategy Plan and execute effective negotiation processes with suppliers Own category supplier management – including supplier pioneering & development, dispute management/resolution, supplier performance management; identify supplier risk areas and quantify risk exposure within category portfolio and execute risk mitigation actions Own category customer relationship management – including GP operations and business partnerships, lead category cross-functional teams, and support cross-Koch company stakeholder development and alignment Drive transformation & change management – Facilitate implementation of change initiatives within category to improve business performance Qualifications At least 5 years of experience in managing total cost of ownership (TCO) and/or P&L ownership across multiple spend and/or product categories Demonstrated experience developing and executing best‑practice market processes re: category strategies/points‑of‑view, competitive bidding/benchmarking, and should‑cost/price‑setting analyses Experience leading cross functional teams in a matrixed environment Ability to travel at least 10‑25% Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Category Management experience in sourcing Services, Construction, Engineering, Chemicals, Outside or Purchased Finished Goods (OFG), Process Equipment, and MRO Experience analyzing procurement/category spend data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making Proven track record in delivering year‑over‑year cost savings and driving cost reduction and transformational change projects Program Management experience, either in leading or driving Program Management Office (PMO) activities or transformational change projects in Sourcing & Procurement Prior P&L responsibilities 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. 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. Equal Opportunity 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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Pacific