Purchasing & Storeroom Manager

Georgia Pacific; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

flexible spending and health savings

life insurance

ADD

disability

retirement

paid vacation/time off

educational assistance

infertility assistance

paid parental leave

adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a hands-on Purchasing & Storeroom Manager to lead purchasing and storeroom operations at our Palatka, FL facility. Reporting to the Regional Purchasing & Storeroom Manager, you will execute purchasing strategy, optimize inventory, develop the local team, and deliver long-term value through disciplined, cost-effective supply chain execution.

This onsite role is based at the Palatka mill; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR at least 4 years of purchasing experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience leading purchasing and/or storeroom teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts and relationships.
• Willingness to travel (up to ~10%).
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop purchasing and storeroom personnel to build a high-performing, inclusive team.
• Manage and oversee purchasing and inventory of raw materials, maintenance materials, supplies and equipment for the Palatka facility.
• Develop, implement and maintain a commodity inventory strategy.
• Negotiate local and regional contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure value, quality, and reliability.
• Represent procurement and mill operations on regional and national sourcing initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or 4 yearsPurchasing

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Vendor contract negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is in search of a talented, handson Purchasing & Storeroom Manager to lead purchasing and storeroom operations at our consumer products facility in Palatka, FL. Reporting to the Regional Purchasing & Storeroom Manager, this role is a key member of GeorgiaPacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) team, as well the mill leadership team, and is responsible for executing purchasing strategy, optimizing inventory, developing the local team, and delivering longterm value through disciplined, costeffective supply chain execution.

This is an onsite role based at our facility in Palatka, FL. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our Team

GeorgiaPacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for category management, sourcing and procuring the critical supplies and materials that support our mills across the U.S. SS&P partners with operations and corporate teams to apply best practices, improve decisionmaking, capture savings, and build internal capabilities as part of an ongoing transformation. The Purchasing & Storeroom Manager is a local leader in that effort, connecting mill needs to regional and national sourcing initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, stores, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Lead, coach and develop purchasing and storeroom personnel to build a highperforming, inclusive team.
• Manage and oversee the purchasing and inventory of raw materials, maintenance materials, supplies and equipment for the Palatka facility.
• Develop, implement and maintain a commodity inventory strategy that supports the company's supply chain point of view and operational reliability.
• Select vendors using appropriate procurement practices, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and compliance guidelines.
• Negotiate local and regional contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure value, quality, and reliability.
• Manage and optimize system capabilities related to purchasing and inventory management (ERP/IMS).
• Recommend and implement process improvements to maximize operating productivity, quality and efficiency while minimizing TCO.
• Represent procurement and mill operations on regional and national sourcing initiatives and crossfunctional projects.
• Establish department goals, standard work and performance metrics; drive improvements across the supply function.
• Work with internal customers to identify unmet needs and deliver procurement solutions that align with mill and corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (maintenance, operations, accounting, safety, and corporate SS&P) to implement corporate initiatives locally.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree OR at least 4 years of purchasing experience
• Demonstrated supervisory experience leading purchasing and/or storeroom teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts and relationships
• Willingness to travel (up to ~10% depending on needs)
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Business or related field
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industry, especially pulp & paper/cellulose operations
• Experience with inventory management software / ERP systems and implementing system/process changes
• Experience evaluating operational spend and driving procurement transformation
• Track record of delivering cost savings, improving reliability, and optimizing total cost of ownership

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As 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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).