Purchasing Specialist

WestRock Company • West Point, VA • 1w ago

Purchasing Specialist - West Point, VA - JD

The Opportunity:

This position is responsible for procurement parts, labor & equipment to support the mill. The individual will work closely with internal customers (mill personnel) & with the suppliers of products/services that support the West Point Mill to secure products and/or services to cover the day-to-day requirements of procuring products and/or services.. This position submits Requests for Quotes, reviews & evaluates bids, schedules meetings with prospective bidders & negotiations, processes and monitors Purchase Orders. Orders are awarded based on either Corporate Procurement Contracts/Agreements or Mill Purchasing Agreements. Work within Mill and Corporate directives and follow guidelines in the management services above. Performs functions needed for dispute resolution / problem solving. The individual will pre-qualify "new" companies with Smurfit WestRock\u2019s requirements for supplying products, equipment and/or services at the West Point Mill.

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

Monitor and work with operations to ensure parts/equipment are ordered and delivered.

Be able to contact alternate suppliers if scheduled shipments will not arrive in time for the mill

Review competitive proposals from suppliers for award decisions

Contract implementation - including developing and negotiations of agreements working with legal, compliance, risk, supply chain and all other stakeholders.

Lead continuous improvement to drive meaningful changes in process, supplier or material to deliver value beyond price

Process purchase requisitions and orders to secure products and/or services as required. Evaluate, and implement orders where needed.

Coordinate and consult with internal and external customers regarding purchase requirements following corporate procurement guidelines.

Compiles data for mill and corporate reports as requested.

Perform internal Smurfit WestRock audits and external supplier audits

What you Need to Succeed:

Bachelor's Degree preferred, with five-eight years of procurement experience.

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and present

Strong negotiation skills & attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Self-directed with minimal supervision

Must be able to manage a project timeline & have capability to own and drive execution for projects in which other people contribute

Strong analytical and planning capabilities are a must, as is the ability to appropriately summarize key issues and provide guidance to individuals

Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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