Contract Packaging Procurement Lead

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is a leading consumer products company seeking an experienced Contract Packaging Procurement Lead to join the Outsourced Finished Goods team. You will manage supplier relationships, analyze cost trends, and lead strategic procurement initiatives to optimize the contract packaging network.

The role requires data analytics capability, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and successful product launches across

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier management, contract packaging, or procurement.
• Experience negotiating contracts and pricing agreements.
• Experience managing supplier bid processes and vendor relationships.
• Experience using data analytics and market intelligence to develop product should-cost models and support pricing decisions.
• Experience taking the lead, sharing knowledge, connecting others to a broader vision, and influencing decisions through subject matter expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute contract packaging bid events, driving supplier engagement, proposal evaluation, commercial negotiations, and supplier selection to deliver optimal business outcomes.
• Analyze labor, material, and market cost trends to validate supplier price change requests, identify cost drivers, and negotiate outcomes that align with contractual commitments and business objectives.
• Independently, identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that simplify co-pack bid execution, improve decision quality, and reduce administrative burden.
• Develop and leverage data analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools to provide actionable insights and influence sourcing, operational, and financial decisions.
• Partner with Packaging Engineering, Supply Planning, Quality, and Direct Materials Sourcing to align requirements, define co-pack project scope, and ensure successful project execution.
• Utilize data analytics and industry experience to uncover cost savings opportunities, optimize sourcing strategies, and improve the efficiency of the contract packaging network.
• Assess co-packer performance and commercial accuracy through activities such as cost analysis, time studies, and production reviews, using findings to negotiate and implement improvements.
• Partner with Contract Packaging Operations to lead commercialization efforts, aligning stakeholders and driving results through influence rather than direct authority to ensure successful product launches.
• Advance Principle Based Management® (PBM®) culture by applying and reinforcing the company’s Guiding Principles

Skills

Supplier management

Contract packaging

Procurement

Negotiation

Data analytics

Stakeholder influence

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an experienced Contract Packaging Procurement Lead to join our Outsourced Finished Goods team, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain and External Operations. This role requires a proven ability to manage supplier relationships, assess cost drivers, and create business value through strategic supplier partnerships.

The successful candidate will use analytics, market insights, and sound business judgment to make data-driven decisions, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and lead procurement, cost optimization, and supplier performance initiatives. This individual will also drive process improvements by identifying and implementing solutions that streamline workflows, reduce risk, improve decision quality, and enhance the overall efficiency of the contract packaging procurement function.

Location: Seeking candidates in Atlanta, GA or Green Bay, WI area with ability to travel up to 20% (including overnight stays).

Consumer Products | Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging, and building products. You may recognize our household brands, such as Brawny® paper towels, Quilted Northern® bath tissue and Dixie® cups and tableware.

What You Will Do

• Lead and execute contract packaging bid events, driving supplier engagement, proposal evaluation, commercial negotiations, and supplier selection to deliver optimal business outcomes.
• Analyze labor, material, and market cost trends to validate supplier price change requests, identify cost drivers, and negotiate outcomes that align with contractual commitments and business objectives.
• Independently, identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that simplify co-pack bid execution, improve decision quality, and reduce administrative burden. Leverage business acumen to influence and gain alignment with category leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Develop and leverage data analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools to provide actionable insights and influence sourcing, operational, and financial decisions.
• Partner with Packaging Engineering, Supply Planning, Quality, and Direct Materials Sourcing to align requirements, define co-pack project scope, and ensure successful project execution.
• Utilize data analytics and industry experience to uncover cost savings opportunities, optimize sourcing strategies, and improve the efficiency of the contract packaging network.
• Assess co-packer performance and commercial accuracy through activities such as cost analysis, time studies, and production reviews, using findings to negotiate and implement improvements.
• Partner with Contract Packaging Operations to lead commercialization efforts, aligning stakeholders and driving results through influence rather than direct authority to ensure successful product launches.
• Advance Principle Based Management® (PBM®) culture by applying and reinforcing the company’s Guiding Principles

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in supplier management, contract packaging, or procurement.
• Experience negotiating contracts and pricing agreements.
• Experience managing supplier bid processes and vendor relationships.
• Experience using data analytics and market intelligence to develop product should-cost models and support pricing decisions.
• Experience taking the lead, sharing knowledge, connecting others to a broader vision, and influencing decisions through subject matter expertise.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Supplier relationship management experience within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Experience leading process transformation initiatives that streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

Georgia-Pacific is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

• Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf