Category Leader, Chemicals

Georgia-Pacific’s Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is seeking a Category Leader to optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) for one of its most strategic categories – Caustic Soda. This role will be responsible for building an in-depth category and market POV’s (Points of View), developing the category strategy and managing key drivers of the category spend, including setting the contract and pricing strategy, cost reduction initiatives, and demand management plan.

The Category Leader for Caustic will also align with Business & Operations leaders to advance the business vision through category priorities, and partner with others to execute on the opportunities identified.

Location:

GP Center in downtown Atlanta. Hybrid schedule of remote and office days.

• Develop, communicate, and execute a clear category vision and strategy aligned with Business, Operations, and Sourcing leadership to maximize value creation.
• Conduct comprehensive market intelligence activities: collect, analyze, and interpret global supply market data, competitor behavior, price‑setting mechanisms, and benchmark the competitive landscape to identify risks and opportunities.
• Apply category management expertise (should‑cost, value chain, economic and financial analysis) to drive actionable insights, frame Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and execute strategies with intelligent risk‑taking.
• Own and monitor category spend, supplier base, savings, adherence to strategy, and develop/manage price change mechanisms consistent with contracts and category needs.
• Lead negotiations aligned with business risk tolerance to secure optimal terms and drive savings.
• Manage supplier relationships end‑to‑end, including supplier development, dispute resolution, performance management, risk identification, quantification, and mitigation.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration by leading category customer relationship management, steering category teams, and fostering alignment among Koch company stakeholders.
• Champion transformation and change management by facilitating the implementation of step‑change initiatives that significantly improve business performance.
• Demonstrate strong curiosity, proactive problem‑solving, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

• At least 5 years of experience in managing total cost of ownership (TCO) and/or P&L ownership across multiple spend and/or product categories
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing best‑practice market processes re: category strategies/points‑of‑view (POV’s), competitive bidding/benchmarking, should‑cost analysis, price‑setting mechanisms
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Ability to travel at least 10‑25%

• Proven track record in delivering year‑over‑year cost savings and driving cost reduction and transformational change projects
• Sourcing / Category Management, Consulting, or Finance experience
• Prior P&L responsibilities
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Advanced Degree or MBA

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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 is 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…