AI-Driven Capital Projects Procurement Buyer II

westrockcoffeeinternaljobs; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock is seeking a Procurement Buyer II for Capital Projects & MRO in Conway, AR. This role develops sourcing plans, builds supplier relationships, and uses AI-enabled tools to drive efficient sourcing, data-driven decisions, and risk management across manufacturing and QA, R&D, and Finance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years procuring equipment in a food/beverage setting, strong ERP skills, and a track record in capital procurement and P&L impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement equipment experience, preferably in food/beverage manufacturing.
• Experience managing external vendors, contracts, risk, and forecasting.
• Strong computer skills with ERP systems; comfortable using AI-powered tools for research and reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with internal and external customers.
• Experience in Capital Procurement and understanding of P&L to drive profit.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills across organization levels.
• Motivated, self-directed and detail oriented with good decision-making and KPI focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing plans to analyze costs and drive multi-year procurement plans.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and data analytics for spend analysis and market research.
• Identify, source and assess potential partners and manage supplier relationships.
• Create supplier evaluation systems to ensure quality, price, delivery and service.
• Coordinate with Global Sourcing on best-value processes and continuous improvement.
• Expedite and track deliveries; manage critical path items with project teams.
• Collaborate with Equipment vendors to ensure reliability and stocking options.
• Support commercialization of NPD projects with Sales.
• Ensure effective communication between Procurement and Manufacturing.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Data analysis

AI tools usage

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Capital procurement

P&L understanding

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Copilot / Generative AI

Job description

Westrock is seeking a Procurement Buyer II for Capital Projects & MRO in Conway, AR. This role develops sourcing plans, builds supplier relationships, and uses AI-enabled tools to drive efficient sourcing, data-driven decisions, and risk management across manufacturing and QA, R&D, and Finance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years procuring equipment in a food/beverage setting, strong ERP skills, and a track record in capital procurement and P&L impact.