What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

THE SKILLS YOU WILL BRING:

• Minimum 1 year purchasing/storeroom experience including bidding, negotiating, and administering contracts and agreements is preferred
• Pulp and Paper Mill experience preferred. Industrial/manufacturing experience required.
• Effective Written & Verbal Communication Skills
• Proficient in Computer Use
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Power Point, Access and Outlook
• SAP Business Software Knowledge Preferred
• Education: BA or BS degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance or Business Administration preferred

The key competencies for the successful candidate are as follows:

• Negotiating
• Customer Focus
• Priority Setting
• Integrity & Trust
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results
• Organizing
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Functional/Technical Skills

THE CULTURE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

• Provide prompt and professional purchasing and analytical services to internal customers by communicating effectively with Converting Proc Ops Regional Sourcing Leaders, Converting plant location team members and the Capgemini team.
• Provide leadership for the Raw Materials/MRO blanket order team (I99 purchasing group) and partner with COE Source, Capgemini and Global Sourcing team members to improve the blanket order process.
• Act as the Converting Proc Ops liaison to other Global Sourcing teams to help with vendor changes, coordination of Outline Agreement updates and other broad changes needed to support Sourcing Strategies.
• Collaborate with Converting and Capgemini teams to ensure purchased goods and services are of acceptable quality and meet established specifications and requirements
• Recommend new suppliers based on quality, service, and competitive pricing
• Prepare and publish specifications for bids, evaluate bid responses, verify history of supplier service and ability to meet contract specifications, and negotiate contracts
• Track and report on Global Sourcing Agreement compliance within Converting and work with other Proc Ops team members on developing strategies or projects required to improve compliance
• Obtain maximum value for IP regarding cost, quality, delivery and service levels
• Track and report supplier performance and escalate supplier issues as appropriate
• Pursue opportunities to consolidate purchases and competitively source materials under local, regional, and national contracts
• Ensure adherence to IP Corporate financial and purchasing policies and procedures
• Assist Converting Proc Ops team with MDM (Master Data Management) project deliverables associated with material number and material description creation or updates.
• Guide and influence Converting plants on timely goods receipts to keep Accounts Payable issues within a manageable range.
• Help coordinate any goods returns or order cancellations with Capgemini and Converting plant team members.
• Strategize and execute tactics to ensure contract obligation management
• Assist in updating system pricing related to Converting agreements to ensure fluid Procure to Pay proces