Category Buyer - Packaging & Unitizing

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We are seeking a Category Buyer – Packaging & Unitizing for our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization within Georgia-Pacific. As a part of this organization, the Category Buyer reports to the Sourcing Execution Leader. You will be responsible for the procurement of packaging and unitizing materials across the company, ensuring adherence to the category strategy. You must be self‑directed, work with a high sense of urgency, and possess the ability to solve problems and collaborate with other disciplines to meet the needs of operations.

You will be asked to continuously improve the process and drive efficiencies across the enterprise.

This role is based at GP Center in downtown Atlanta, GA. It will require up to 10% travel.

Georgia‑Pacific’s Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of critical materials and services supporting over 140 facilities nationwide. Our team drives value through category management, supplier partnerships, and innovative process improvements. Join us during an exciting transformation as we build new capabilities, improve efficiencies, and capture significant savings.

• Support the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across the company.
• Collaborate with strategic sourcing, operations and other supporting capabilities to understand and support their priorities. Execute the strategy associated with Packaging & Unitizing to drive value to the bottom line.
• Manage the ordering process to ensure accurate purchase orders, proactively engage with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery, and expedite when necessary.
• Ensure supply to facilities while continuously improving the process to a standardized approach.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in Packaging & Unitizing space.
• Identify opportunities to transform procurement job functions through utilization of tools and technologies to become best in class.
• Implement processes to improve purchasing efficiencies and automation.
• Optimize working capital and manage on‑hand inventory levels effectively.
• Engage with supply base and suppliers to foster collaboration and partnership.
• Connect with KBX and transportation partners to drive process efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, fiduciary, inventory and environmental policies and procedures.

• Bachelor?s Degree and 3+ years’ experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations, or high school diploma and 5+ years’ experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with expertise in pivot tables, lookup functions, data visualization tools, and PowerPoint.
• Experience building and managing relationships with suppliers.
• Willing to travel up to 10%.

• Bachelor?s Degree or higher in engineering, supply chain management, logistics or business administration.
• 3+ years’ experience with consumer products packaging.
• 2+ years’ experience with data analytics work, or the equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., python, query building, etc.).
• Experience applying lean principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Experience in analyzing processes and developing and implementing solutions.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience working in production and supply planning.
• Experience with specification-based pricing strategies and methodologies.
• Experience with ERP Systems (e.g., S4 Hana, AS8, MP2, etc.).

All companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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