VP & Chief Procurement Officer

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, food service, household, personal care and pet products.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

The VP & Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) is responsible for developing and leading the enterprise-wide procurement strategy for $5B of Direct and Indirect spend at an $8 billion global packaging manufacturer. Hands-on expertise across both areas is required. Working knowledge of Supply Chain is a strong plus, given the nature of GPI business and adjacency to sourcing, logistics, and supply continuity, but is not a substitute for procurement depth.

This role will build a world-class procurement organization responsible for optimizing the acquisition of direct materials, indirect goods and services, capital equipment, logistics, and strategic supplier partnerships while driving enterprise value, operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and risk management. This role is responsible for creating the procurement operating model, organizational structure, governance framework, sourcing strategies, supplier management processes, and technology roadmap to transform procurement into a strategic competitive advantage.

Initially, this role will report to the Transformation function to accelerate the design, integration, and maturation of the enterprise procurement function. As the procurement organization evolves, the role is expected to transition into the Finance organization as part of the company’s long‑term operating model.

The VP & CPO will serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), working closely with executive leaders to influence enterprise decisions, align procurement strategy with business priorities, and provide regular updates on procurement performance, market dynamics, supply risk, and strategic initiatives. This role will partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Commercial, Legal, Sustainability, and Information Technology leaders to ensure procurement strategies support the company’s long‑term business objectives, growth initiatives, and shareholder value creation.

Executive Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy aligned with the company’s strategic, financial, and operational priorities.
• Build, integrate and lead a high‑performing procurement organization capable of supporting a complex global manufacturing enterprise.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and ELT on overall spend management, procurement, supply markets, supply continuity, inflation management, and enterprise risk.

Procurement Strategy & Value Creation

Develop sourcing strategies across all categories, including:

• • Direct Materials
  • Indirect Goods and Services
  • Capital Equipment
  • Manufacturing Services
  • Logistics and Transportation
  • Technology
  • Professional Services

• Deliver sustainable value through cost optimization, total cost of ownership improvements, supplier innovation, demand management, and productivity initiatives.
• Develop enterprise-wide category management strategies that maximize leverage across the organization.
• Lead strategic negotiations involving complex commercial agreements with global suppliers.

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