Strategic Contract Packaging Lead

Georgia-Pacific; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Contract packaging Procurement Lead to join our Outsourced Finished Goods team in Atlanta, GA (travel up to 20%). You will lead procurement activities, drive cost optimization, and manage supplier performance to deliver value.

You will use analytics and market insights to influence stakeholders and streamline workflows while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier management, contract packaging, or procurement.
• Experience negotiating contracts and pricing agreements.
• Experience managing supplier bid processes and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract packaging bid events and supplier selection to optimize outcomes.
• Analyze cost trends and validate price change requests; negotiate outcomes.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement to simplify bid execution and reduce admin burden.
• Develop analytics, dashboards, and reporting to influence decisions.
• Collaborate with Packaging Engineering, Supply Planning, Quality and Direct Materials Sourcing to align scope and execute projects.

Skills

Supplier management

Procurement leadership

Contract packaging

Data analytics

Cost optimization

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Business/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Contract packaging Procurement Lead to join our Outsourced Finished Goods team in Atlanta, GA (travel up to 20%). You will lead procurement activities, drive cost optimization, and manage supplier performance to deliver value.

You will use analytics and market insights to influence stakeholders and streamline workflows while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.