Title:  Procurement Analyst

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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.

Position Scope: Analyze the elements of value, selection of items satisfactory to users, negotiation of terms and conditions and the determination of source of supply that is in Division/Companies best interest.

Purchase equipment, supplies and services for Division‘s use in such a manner that the maximum value will be obtained for the money expended.  Purchases will be made from qualified/approved manufacturers/suppliers whose reputations, financial positions and price structures are sufficiently adequate for consideration as logical sources of supply.    

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

• Purchase all materials, supplies and services (MRO, capital, storeroom, service) required by the various departments in the most economical and efficient manner consistent with corporate guidelines.
• Consolidate purchases of like or common items to obtain maximum economic benefits
• Evaluate markets to analyze pricing/deliveries for materials and equipment to define how to obtain savings through improved specifications and supervision of supply sources.  Recommend changes in quantities to be ordered when conditions warrant
• See that purchasing and related functions are carried out in accordance with Division/Company policies, procedures, internal audit controls as well as legal and ethical requirements.
• Support Corporate Supply Chain initiatives
• Maintain SAP info records and source list.
• Manage the procure to pay cycle for company purchase orders
• Utilize the MRP process to make system based buy decisions
• Urgently expedite parts and material to support maintenance and operations
• Manage the supply chain to meet department metrics for on time delivery and cost reductions
• Establish and maintain contacts by telephone, mail and personal interviews with suppliers and proactively assure impartial treatment of all vendors.
• Protect the Division from undesirable legal actions deriving from buyer/supplier relations by recognizing legal implication in any situation and consult with legal counsel as needed.  Enforce Legal Department’s policy directives.
• HICX - Online vendor registration
• EBIX (Centrally Managed) – Certificate of Insurance – Ensure COI’s are managed and compliant.
• COI – (Locally Managed) - Monitor vendor insurance coverage and insure compliant.
• ESKER - Daily monitoring of invoices in workflow for price and quantity discrepancies.
• Initiate/Manage contractor safety audits.
• Support other departmental requirements/functions as directed.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in office administration, customer service, data entry and business software data management and reporting
• One to two years of experience as a Purchasing Coordinator

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Four-year degree in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Field is preferred or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
• Compensation closely related to experience

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate up and down the organization.
• Strong organization skills and extremely detailed to assure consistent accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Able to learn quickly and focus on daily completion of tasks.
• Proficient with SAP material transactions, Word, Excel, and other software applications as required for the business.

• SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

  • General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment; however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
  • Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

   

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
  • Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
  • Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
  • Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

   

  KEY COMPETENCIES:

  • Integrity & Trust
  • Detail & Multi-Task Oriented
  • Decision Quality
  • Lives the Core Values
  • Priority Setting
  • Problem Solving

   

Pay Range:   $58,875.00 - $78,500.00

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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