Category Buyer - MRO

Your JobAs 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 Group Manager of Purchasing, 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 Warrenton, GATravel: Up to 25% travel requiredOur TeamGeorgia-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 DoSupport and execute company-wide sourcing strategies for MRO and production-related categoriesProcess purchase orders, track deliveries, and mitigate inventory overages using the company’s ERP systemIssue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate supplier bids, negotiate terms and pricing, and select suppliers based on total cost of ownershipCollaborate across operations, engineering, logistics, and finance to understand requirements and deliver solutionsManage supplier relationships and foster collaboration with logistics and transportation teams to optimize delivery and costsEnsure compliance with all safety, environmental, purchasing, and contractual policies and guidelinesAnalyze root causes of invoice exceptions and implement preventive actionsDrive continuous process improvements and automation to enhance purchasing effectiveness and efficiencyUtilize strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skillsManage competing priorities and deadlines with a strong customer focus and sense of urgencySelf-directed with a service-oriented attitude and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environmentProvide occasional weekend remote support (typically 3-4 times/year), if applicable for the locationWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)3+ years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing operations or related supply chain function experienceProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and OutlookWillingness to travel up to 25% depending on location and business needsWhat Will Put You AheadPurchasing experience in manufacturing or maintenance environments, preferably pulp & paper or similar industriesAdvanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, Tableau, and Cognos reportingExperience working with suppliers and using multiple ERP systems (e.g., MP2, M3, Asset Suite, SAP S/4HANA)Experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, and category strategy executionExposure to data analytics and process improvement methodologiesBachelor’s degreeAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring …

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