Head of Procurement- U.S. Operations

Solaris Paper, Inc; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Solaris Paper Inc. is seeking a senior procurement leader to oversee purchasing across three plants in the United States, driving strategy, supplier performance, and cost optimization.

You will lead a team of four, work with Operations, Manufacturing, and Quality, and report to Global Procurement leadership. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in procurement within manufacturing, strong negotiation and contract skills, and experience across direct and indirect spend in a matrix, multi-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in leadership managing procurement teams and strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or CIPS are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across direct and indirect spend.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, RFx, negotiations, and contract management.
• Manage supplier relationships with governance, scorecards, and reviews.
• Drive cost savings, value engineering, and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Develop risk mitigation and supplier resilience plans.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality across sites.
• Lead procurement governance, qualification, and contract administration.
• Build and mentor a high-performing procurement team across sites.
• Utilize analytics and market intelligence to improve decisions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier development

Contract negotiation

Cost optimization

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Solaris Paper is one of the fastest-growing tissue manufacturers in the United States, with production facilities strategically located in California, Oklahoma, and Virginia. As part of Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP), one of the world’s largest integrated paper companies, Solaris benefits from the resources, scale, and global reach of a company whose products serve customers in more than 150 countries. APP’s tissue finished goods division, Tissues International, is recognized as a global leader, offering a diverse portfolio across 18 brands and five categories, produced in 18 converting factories worldwide.

Our family of products include Locor® Towel and Tissue and Advanced Dispensing Systems, Livi® VPG Select and Livi® VPG towel and tissue. FIORA®, our retail brand, is one of the fastest growing U.S. consumer brands in the household paper goods category.

Our Retail Private Label group provides premium private branded products that are both national brand equivalent and a competitive value.

Role Overview

This role serves as the senior procurement leader for Solaris Paper U.S. operations, managing procurement activities across three manufacturing sites and a team of four procurement professional; driving sourcing excellence, supplier performance, cost optimization, and supply continuity. Reporting to the Global procurement leadership and partnering with the Regional CEO, this role will develop and execute procurement strategies that support the company’s growth, operational performance, and long-term competitiveness.

This is a highly visible leadership position that will collaborate closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Quality teams across multiple sites ( California, Oklahoma and Virginia) while building strong partnerships with strategic suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across direct and indirect spend categories, aligned with business objectives and operational requirements
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, RFx processes, commercial negotiations, and contract management
• Manage supplier relationships and performance through structured governance, scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive cost savings, value engineering, and total cost of ownership improvements while maintaining quality and service standards
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity and strengthen supplier resilience
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support manufacturing operations, capital projects, and business growth initiatives
• Lead procurement governance, compliance, supplier qualification, and contract administration activities
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team across multiple manufacturing sites
• Utilize market intelligence, analytics, and procurement systems to improve decision-making and procurement effectivenessSupport procurement transformation and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required
• 10+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing procurement teams and strategic supplier relationships
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier development, and contract negotiation
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations preferred
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capabilities, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working within a matrix organization and collaborating with global stakeholders
• CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or other relevant procurement certifications are a plus
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

Solaris Paper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or expression.