Senior Manager, Procurement

Senior Manager, Procurement

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock makes consumer and corrugated packaging solutions that give our customers a winning edge in the global marketplace. We partner closely with customers on everything from beverage packs and pizza boxes to trigger sprayers and fragrance pumps to paperboard used for a wide variety of packaging and shipping containers. We consider ourselves to be part of their team as we strive for continuous improvement together.

Every day, our team members combine practical innovations and rigorous execution in operating and business facilities across North America, South America, Europe and Asia to deliver products and services that answer unique local needs. We expect to win as a company and lead the industry by achieving success together with our customers, employees and investors.

Mill Procurement Manager

Battle Creek, MI

Career Opportunity :

We are seeking to fill the position of Mill Procurement Manager at our Battle Creek, MI location. This position manages the mill's purchasing function and provides leadership to mill storeroom personnel. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing mill purchasing priorities, developing the purchasing and stores organization to deliver both short and long-term value and for managing change. This position will participate in strategic sourcing activities and negotiations with vendors- capital and routine.

The daily functions of the Procurement Manager include :

• Ensuring compliance with all safety, purchasing, stores, and environmental policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Managing and overseeing the Storeroom team purchasing and inventory of maintenance materials, supplies and equipment, along with capital procurement for the facility.
• Deploy and maintain an inventory strategy that supports the company's supply chain point of view and operational reliability utilizing our proven management tools.
• Selecting vendors through appropriate procurement practices, total cost of ownership and compliance guidelines.
• Bid, negotiate and source local contracts for services and goods to include capital projects.
• Managing system capabilities as they pertain to the purchasing and inventory functions.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to maximize operating productivity, quality and efficiency while minimizing the total cost of ownership.
• Representing procurement and the facility operations on regional and national sourcing initiatives.
• Acting as a key member of the leadership team at the Battle Creek Mill, proactively engage stakeholders.
• Setting department goals and working to lead improvements across the supply function and within a facility.
• Working with internal customers to identify and address unmet needs that align with procurement and business unit goals to deliver long term value.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams at the facility and headquarters to implement corporate initiatives.
• Gather, cleanse, and analyze data from multiple systems to generate insights and recommendations that drive decision-making.
• Measure and track results and outcomes using data from multiple systems, acting when necessary to align to targets and goals
• Partner with category, legal, and contract teams to ensure that pricing and terms are managed and observed
• Ability to manipulate and analyze data to drive recommendations and decision-making
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and partner with stakeholders across functions
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts with internal and external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through effective stakeholder / supplier relationship management

What you need to succeed :

Preferred Competencies :

Quality : Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, continuously looks for improvements, finds root cause of problems, owns / acts on problems, and seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency. Familiar with ISO and internal audits that sustain top notch quality system.

How you will impact WestRock :

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.