Head of Procurement, U.S. Operations – Multi-Site Leader

Solaris Paper, Inc; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Solaris Paper Inc. is seeking a senior procurement leader to oversee procurement across three manufacturing sites and a four-person team within the U.S.

This role will drive sourcing excellence, supplier performance, cost optimization, and supply continuity, reporting to Global procurement leadership. The position collaborates with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to build strong supplier relationships, lead RFx, negotiations, and contract management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing procurement teams and strategic supplier relationships.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier development, and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across direct and indirect spend categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, RFx processes, negotiations, and contract management.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance through governance, scorecards, and reviews.
• Drive cost savings, value engineering, and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity and supplier resilience.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support operations and growth.
• Lead procurement governance, supplier qualification, and contract administration.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationships

Leadership

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiations

Education

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

Job description

Solaris Paper Inc. is seeking a senior procurement leader to oversee procurement across three manufacturing sites and a four-person team within the U.S.

This role will drive sourcing excellence, supplier performance, cost optimization, and supply continuity, reporting to Global procurement leadership. The position collaborates with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to build strong supplier relationships, lead RFx, negotiations, and contract management,