Strategic Procurement Lead – Capital Projects & MRO

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Procurement is seeking a Buyer II for Capital Projects & MRO in Conway, AR to lead sourcing, supplier management and risk mitigation for equipment and maintenance needs. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, R&D, and Finance to optimize costs and supplier performance, using AI-enabled platforms to drive sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities include multi-year procurement planning, development of sourcing events, and ensuring compliance with terms while supporting NPD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years procuring equipment, preferably in food/beverage manufacturing.
• Experience managing diverse external vendors and contracts.
• Strong computer skills including ERP systems and AI-powered tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing plans and multi-year procurement strategies.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools for spend analysis and sourcing decisions.
• Identify, source and assess trustworthy partners.
• Manage supplier performance for quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Coordinate with Global Sourcing to drive continuous improvement.
• Expedite and track urgent deliveries; support manufacturing needs.
• Interface with QA, Manufacturing, and Finance to ensure alignment.
• Manage procurement card and report expenses.
• Support commercialization of NPD projects with sales.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across the organization.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Vendor mgmt

Data analysis

ERP systems

AI tools

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

NetSuite

Tipalti

Copilot / AI tools

Job description

Westrock Procurement is seeking a Buyer II for Capital Projects & MRO in Conway, AR to lead sourcing, supplier management and risk mitigation for equipment and maintenance needs. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, R&D, and Finance to optimize costs and supplier performance, using AI-enabled platforms to drive sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities include multi-year procurement planning, development of sourcing events, and ensuring compliance with terms while supporting NPD