Strategic Procurement Specialist

Smurfit Westrock; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Procurement Specialist to ensure supply continuity while balancing cost efficiency and inventory optimization. You will partner with mill personnel, suppliers, and corporate teams to deliver reliable operations and financial improvements.

The role requires 2–5 years in procurement or supply chain, excellent communication, and strong negotiation skills. You will manage vendor relationships, lead RFPs, and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of procurement or supply chain experience; bachelor’s degree preferred, not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to own and drive execution for projects with cross-functional contributors.
• Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail; MS Office proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• JD Edwards experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support mill priorities for Safety, Environment, Quality, and Operational Excellence.
• Lead procurement for assigned categories (chemicals, MRO, parts, services, VMI).
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance.
• Drive cost savings through sourcing and negotiations and supplier optimization.
• Execute RFPs, analyze bids, and award based on best value.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Procurement Specialist to ensure supply continuity while balancing cost efficiency and inventory optimization. You will partner with mill personnel, suppliers, and corporate teams to deliver reliable operations and financial improvements.

The role requires 2–5 years in procurement or supply chain, excellent communication, and strong negotiation skills. You will manage vendor relationships, lead RFPs, and drive continuous improvement across