Specialist, Procurement

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 integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement of parts, labor & equipment to support the Hodge mill. The individual will work closely with internal customers (mill personnel) and external suppliers to secure products and/or services required for day-to-day Operations, Engineering & Maintenance of the mill. This position will develop Requests for Quote, review & evaluate bids, schedule meetings with prospective bidders & conduct negotiations, process & monitor Purchase Orders and deliveries. Orders are awarded based on Corporate Procurement Contracts/Agreements or Mill Purchasing Agreements. Work within established Mill and Corporate directives and guidelines. Perform functions needed for dispute resolution & problem solving. Pre-qualify “new” companies within Smurfit WestRock’s requirements for supplying products, equipment and/or services. Develop creative supply chain solutions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and work with Operations, Maintenance & Engineering to ensure services, parts & equipment are ordered and delivered as needed.
• Research and contact alternate suppliers if scheduled deliveries do not meet mill user expectations.
• Review competitive supplier proposals for “best value” award decisions. Price is what we pay, Value is what we get.
• Run competitive bid sourcing events in Ariba.
• Contract implementation - including developing and negotiation of agreements working with legal, compliance, risk, supply chain and 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.
• Compile data for mill and corporate reports as requested.
• Perform internal Smurfit WestRock audits and external supplier audits.

What you Need

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with three - five years of procurement, supply chain or relevant business experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and present solutions to demand requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and continuously re-prioritise assigned duties.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision. Able to work independently &/or lead multi-discipline teams.
• Manage project timelines & capability to own and drive execution for projects in which other people contribute.
• Strong analytical and planning capabilities, as is the ability to summarise key issues and provide guidance to customers.
• JDE/SAP background is desirable.
• Ariba Procurement and Sourcing experience preferred.
• Aligned with our company values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Potential and desire to develop into a future succession candidate.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. 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.