Procurement Specialist

WestRock Company • Covington, VA • 6d ago

Career Opportunity:

The Sr. Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement of chemicals, parts, labor & equipment to support the mill. The individual will work closely with internal customers (mill personnel), external customers (suppliers of products/services), Corporate Procurement and Mill Purchasing, to secure product and/or services to cover mill usage requirements.

The Sr. Procurement Specialist submits requests for quotes, reviews & evaluates bids, schedules meetings with prospective bidders & negotiations, processes and monitors blanket service purchase orders/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. Pre-qualifies "new" contractors with WestRock requirements for on-site support establishing agreements.

How you will impact WestRock:

Monitor and work with operations to ensure chemicals are ordered and delivered.

Be able to contact alternate suppliers if regularly scheduled shipments are interrupted or declare force majeure

Leading RFP\u2019s and review of competitive proposals from suppliers for award decisions

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

Point of contact for escalation and primary negotiator to resolve mill issues with service providers

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 WestRock audits and external supplier audits

What you Need to Succeed:

Bachelor's Degree preferred, with 5-8 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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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