Title:  Procurement MRO Buyer

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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for timely and accurate maintenance of data for materials and purchasing as well as purchase order integrity   Understand and align business operations and Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement while executing their position to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain proper inventory levels to insure smooth operations in any market. 
• Maintain good supplier relationships. 
• Supports mill and department goals in safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with vendor setups
• Site Champion for Procure to Pay Process. (P2P)
• Support spare parts warehousing duties
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Four-year degree preferred or; 
• compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree. 
• 3-5 years of extensive knowledge of supply chain and purchasing

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of trucking transportation modes/cost. 
• Working knowledge of railroad transportation modes/cost. 
• Solid/working knowledge of cost analysis and inventory control.
• Solid/working knowledge of market analysis and forecasting.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong Understanding of ERP systems (SAP preferred)  

• Strong interpersonal communications such as recommending, directing, and influencing.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-solving 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.  

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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