Category Buyer, MRO - Monticello, MS

Position: Category Buyer, MRO - Monticello, MS - United States
Location: Monticello

Location(s):
Monticello, Mississippi Company:
Georgia-Pacific Career Field:
Procurement & Sourcing Job Number: 195668

Apply:  Job As an MRO Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in procuring parts, components, and services needed for maintenance, repair, and production to support facility operations. Reporting to a Purchasing Manager, you will manage purchasing activities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, focusing on Maintenance, Repair, and Operating (MRO) supplies and outsourced services.

This is a facility-based role, requiring strong collaboration with operations teams, suppliers, and internal partners to drive value, improve processes, and ensure supply continuity. You will leverage ERP systems and strategic agreements to optimize costs and working capital while adhering to safety and corporate policies.

Location:

Onsite at Monticello, MS   Travel:
Up to 25% travel required Our Team 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 efficiency, and capture significant savings.

What You Will Do Support and execute company-wide sourcing strategies for MRO and production-related categories

Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and mitigate inventory overages using the company’s ERP system

Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate supplier bids, negotiate terms and pricing, and select suppliers based on total cost of ownership

Collaborate across operations, engineering, logistics, and finance to understand requirements and deliver solutions

Manage supplier relationships and foster collaboration with logistics and transportation teams to optimize delivery and costs

Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, purchasing, and contractual policies and guidelines

Analyze root causes of invoice exceptions and implement preventive actions

Drive continuous process improvements and automation to enhance purchasing effectiveness and efficiency

Utilize strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Manage competing priorities and deadlines with a strong customer focus and sense of urgency

Self-directed with a service-oriented attitude and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Provide occasional weekend remote support (typically 3-4 times/year), if applicable for the location

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)3+ years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing operations or related supply chain function experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on location and business needs

What Will Put You Ahead Purchasing experience in manufacturing or maintenance environments, preferably pulp & paper or similar industries

Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, Tableau, and Cognos reporting

Experience working with suppliers and using multiple ERP systems (e.g., MP2, M3, Asset Suite, SAP S/4

HANA)
Experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, and category strategy execution

Exposure to data analytics and process improvement methodologies

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