Procurement Category Lead, Maintenance, Repair and Operations at International Paper: 100% Remote (US)

Job Title: Procurement Category Lead, MRO

Location: Remote, United States

Job Description:

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

Pay: PL 14

$118,000-134,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Title: Procurement Category Lead, MRO

Full-time Salaried

Location: Remote, Memphis Preferred

Relocation Paid: If Applicable

Category Lead Role

This position is responsible for the procurement of MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) materials required to support our mill and converting facilities. The Buyer will effectively utilize the SVC2 process in either a lead or support role to increase value to IP. Scope includes procurement strategy development, negotiations, advanced analytical tools, contract administration, warranty enforcement and ongoing supplier management across IP’s North American box plant system.

Targeted OEM part replacement at converting facilities and mills is a strategic priority for this role. The position will engage plants through storeroom bin crawls and use internal systems and enablement team resources to identify parts that can be purchased from Class 1 suppliers at significant savings compared with OEM sources. Travel may be approximately 40-50%, focused on facility and supplier visits. IP spends more than $1 billion annually on MRO materials, and this role will be responsible for approximately $200 million in annual expenditure and contracts across multiple categories.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Lead converting team in identifying OEM parts that can be sourced through existing distribution channels.

  1. Achieve targeted cost reduction goals in the purchase of MRO categories by lowering purchase price, streamlining processes, and negotiating better terms.

  1. Act as Lead/Assist Buyer for the execution of sourcing event (wave) activities for MRO Categories. Utilize the SVC2 process to create effective strategies that deliver maximum cost reduction and value creation. Effective engagement and facilitation of a diverse team including plant stakeholders, other buyers, financial analysts, execution/enablement teams and other subject matter experts is essential to success.

  1. Must be able to formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists with decision making, policy formulation, or other purchasing functions.

  1. Lead or support supplier management activities with strategic suppliers.

  1. Act as the change management champion for contract categories they manage, with responsibility for implementation of new agreements and contract compliance across the category

  1. Lead and participate in activities with an 80/20 mindset to continuously improve processes and eliminate nonvalue added waste in the sourcing process.

REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree is recommended. Candidates should have at least three years of work experience, preferably in a facility or industry setting. Prior experience in maintenance, manufacturing, purchasing, or capital projects is preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership, technical aptitude, strong communication and analytical skills, a basic understanding of finance, the ability to work independently, and a collaborative approach, with the confidence to take a firm position when needed. Strong PC skills are required to access financial data, analyze alternatives, and prepare presentations. Proficiency with SAP, Sievo, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

COMPETENCIES:

Negotiating

Action Oriented

Drive for Results

Priority Setting

Timely Decision Making

Decision Quality

Conflict Management

Dealing with Ambiguity

Business Acumen

Problem Solving

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets


The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Job Info

  • Job Identification2003980
  • Job ShiftDay
  • Locations 6283 Tri Ridge Blvd, Loveland, OH, 45140, US
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