Purchasing Manager

Purchasing & Stores ManagerGeorgia-Pacific is in search of a talented, hands-on Purchasing & Stores Manager to lead purchasing and storeroom operations at our Naheola Mill in Pennington, AL. This role reports to the Retail Regional Purchasing Manager for Consumer Products. This role is a key member of Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) and mill leadership teams and is responsible for executing purchasing strategy, optimizing inventory, developing the local team, and delivering long-term value through disciplined, cost-effective supply chain execution.Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for category management, sourcing and procuring the critical supplies and materials that support our mills across the U.S. SS&P partners with operations and corporate teams to apply best practices, improve decision-making, capture savings, and build internal capabilities as part of an ongoing transformation. The Purchasing & Stores Manager is a local leader in that effort, connecting mill needs to regional and national sourcing initiatives.Responsibilities include:Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, stores, and environmental policies and procedures.Lead, coach and develop purchasing and storeroom personnel to build a high-performing, inclusive team.Manage and oversee the purchasing and inventory of raw materials, maintenance materials, supplies and equipment for the Naheola Mill.Develop, implement and maintain a commodity inventory strategy that supports the company's supply chain point of view and operational reliability.Select vendors using appropriate procurement practices, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and compliance guidelines.Negotiate local and regional contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure value, quality, and reliability.Manage and optimize system capabilities related to purchasing and inventory management (ERP/IMS).Recommend and implement process improvements to maximize operating productivity, quality and efficiency while minimizing TCO.Represent procurement and mill operations on regional and national sourcing initiatives and cross-functional projects.Establish department goals, standard work and performance metrics; drive improvements across the supply function.Work with internal customers to identify unmet needs and deliver procurement solutions that align with mill and corporate objectives.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, operations, accounting, safety, and corporate SS&P) to implement corporate initiatives locally.Qualifications include:Bachelor's degree OR at least 4 years of purchasing experienceDemonstrated supervisory experience leading purchasing and/or storeroom teams.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Proven ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts and relationshipsWillingness to travel (up to ~10% depending on needs)Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Business or related fieldExperience in manufacturing or heavy industry, especially pulp & paper/cellulose operationsExperience with inventory management software / ERP systems and implementing system/process changesExperience evaluating operational spend and driving procurement transformationTrack record of delivering cost savings, improving reliability, and optimizing total cost of ownership