Procurement Head – U.S. Operations

Solaris Paper, Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Solaris Paper Inc. seeks a senior procurement leader to drive sourcing excellence across three manufacturing sites and a four-person team. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and contract negotiations to support growth and competitiveness.

You will collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality to deliver cost savings while maintaining quality and supply continuity across California, Oklahoma, and Virginia facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 10+ years procurement/sourcing or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience managing procurement teams.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier development, and contract negotiation.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and problem solving.
• Experience in matrix organizations with global stakeholders.
• Certifications in procurement 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 to ensure supply continuity and supplier resilience.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support operations and growth.
• Lead procurement governance, qualification, and contract administration.
• Build and mentor a high-performing procurement team across sites.
• Utilize market intelligence and analytics to improve procurement decisions.
• Support procurement transformation and process improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Leadership

Cost optimization

Procurement analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain excellence

Education

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

Tools

CPSM/CPM/CIPS

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 effectiveness
• Support 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.