Regional Purchasing Leader – Manufacturing

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA / Flexible spending

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Area Purchasing Manager to support Dixie facilities in Jackson, TN and travel to Bowling Green, KY. The role sits within the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement group and reports to the Regional Purchasing Manager.

You will lead the local purchasing function, supervise staff, and drive value through strategic procurement initiatives. The position emphasizes safety compliance, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to improve productivity and reduce

Qualifications

• 3 years of purchasing management experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, & Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to safety, purchasing, stores, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Manages and oversees the purchasing of raw materials, maintenance materials, supplies and equipment for the facility.
• Selects vendors through appropriate procurement practices, total cost of ownership and compliance guidelines.
• Negotiates local and regional contracts.
• Manages system capabilities as they pertain to the purchasing functions.
• Recommend and implement improvements to maximize operating productivity, quality, and efficiency while minimizing total cost of ownership.
• Represents procurement and the facility operations on regional and national sourcing initiatives.
• Acts as key member of the leadership team at the Jackson Dixie facility
• Sets department goals and works to lead improvements across the supply function and within a facility.
• Works with internal customers to identify and address unmet needs that align with procurement and business unit goals to deliver long term value.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams at the facility and headquarters to implement corporate initiatives.
• Utilize PBM to supervise and develop direct and indirect reports, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Provide backup coverage and leadership support for the production planning team as needed.
• Coach and develop talent with a focus on building technical capability, economic thinking, and decision-making judgment.

Skills

Purchasing management

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Area Purchasing Manager to support Dixie facilities in Jackson, TN and travel to Bowling Green, KY. The role sits within the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement group and reports to the Regional Purchasing Manager.

You will lead the local purchasing function, supervise staff, and drive value through strategic procurement initiatives. The position emphasizes safety compliance, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to improve productivity and reduce