Title:  Fiber Buyer (Procurement Analyst)

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility for the Procurement Analyst (Fiber Buyer) is to buy and manage secondary fiber for GPI’s CRB Waco, TX paperboard manufacturing facility (PMF) at the lowest possible cost based upon quality, availability, and market conditions. This position must assist in maintaining adequate supply and inventory levels while reacting to domestic and export competition, fluctuating generation, and changing PMF production. The position requires adherence to all PMF safety requirements.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Maintain proper inventory levels to insure smooth operations in any market/mill runnability.
• Set pricing monthly to remain competitive in the marketplace.
• Seek out and inform management of any low-cost opportunity grades to reduce cost.
• Maintain pricing/accuracy in Furnish Tracking system for best upper management cost decisions on grade mix and getting suppliers paid correctly.
• Resolving any discrepancies with suppliers as appropriate. Maintain good supplier relationships to maintain the right quality, at the right price, the right time.
• Monitor and improve incoming quality to be able to generate the best quality board and the lowest possible cost.
• Participate on the mill cost reduction team.
• Auditing the weight tickets into the Furnish Tracking system.
• Department administration
• Other duties as assigned.

The above job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BACKGROUND / EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years buying/procurement experience.
• 5+ years of experience collaborating with domestic competitors in this industry.
• 5+ years of experience working with wastepaper grades.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of transportation modes/cost.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of cost analysis, inventory control, and quality control.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of market analysis, forecasting, and pricing of grades.
• Good oral and written communication skills. Job requires composing written communications such as letters, procedures, and reports/proposals.
• Four-year degree preferred.
• Computer skills (to include Word and Excel)
• Compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree.

SKILLS:

• Continuous Improvement mindset, initiative, and drive for results
• Ability to positively contribute and deliver results in a team orientated work environment.
• Ability to plan, organize and communicate to achieve goals.
• Good oral and written communication skills. Job requires composing written communications such as letters, procedures, and reports/proposals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data to establish facts, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Work involves confidential and sensitive information. Discretion is essential.
• Strong analytical and organization skills, detail orientation and interpersonal skills.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Conflict Management

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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