Procurement Manager

Nice to meet you, We Are Suzano! At Suzano, we believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. This union gave rise to a meaningful attitude: innovability, which guides us in thinking outside the box and looking beyond to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. We plant and grow trees. We transform this renewable raw material into innovative and sustainable bioproducts that are part of the everyday life of over 2 billion people. We cultivate life on the sheet of the notebook that teaches children, in the diaper that protects babies, in the biodegradable cup of coffee that does not harm the environment, in absorbent papers and in the convenience of using sustainable packaging. Get to know us in 2 minutes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Dksqf_Nb4 About The Role Suzano is looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team at our Pine Bluff, AR facility. This role will be essential in developing, implementing, and overseeing strategies and processes related to the management of purchases for all items categorized as Services, MRO, Raw Materials, General Shutdowns (services and materials), Capex, Obsolete Assets, and Waste Sales for the company. You will also manage and organize the storeroom, ensuring efficient inventory control. What You’re Going To Do Manage, develop, and implement strategy, policy, procedures, and system solutions for the acquisition of Services, Raw Materials, MRO, Waste Sales, Capex items, and the management of Obsolete Assets for Packaging; Manage, develop, and implement strategy, policy, procedures, and system solutions for the storeroom; Manage, develop, and implement the strategy for General Shutdowns; Align and ensure the best purchasing strategy for the team serving the Packaging, guaranteeing excellence in service levels; Manage, develop, and train people and teams focused on results, innovation, and productivity; Ensure the achievement of goals and conduct periodic performance evaluations using key performance indicators (KPIs); Establish goals and define strategies to reduce costs, seeking new sourcing opportunities both locally and internationally; Support the analysis and preparation of the annual expense and investment budget; Ensure proper service delivery to internal customers and compliance with SLAs; Maintain relationships with other company departments to foster a creative and innovative environment; Encourage employee participation in meetings and working groups that add value to common activities and contribute to streamlining routines. Additional Responsibilities Ensure high-quality service levels for the industrial unit. Ensure compliance with departmental goals. Conduct regular performance evaluations. Train and develop the team, ensuring alignment with budget planning. Lead the digital transformation of the department. Manage the warehouse – receiving materials, classifying item criticality, spare parts management, and inventory. Directly manage the planning, control, and approval of purchases for materials, services, MRO, and raw materials to ensure timely and economical supply to all units of the company, optimizing technical and commercial conditions, minimizing costs, and increasing the overall efficiency of the process. Minimum Qualifications What We Expect from You: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (preferably within supply chain management, procurement or related field) 5+ years of direct experience in supply chain and/or procurement Experience in storeroom management, including spare parts management 5+ years of previous leadership experience managing teams. SAP experience, with SAP MM / WM module Project Management experience, in Fundamentals and Negotiation Regulatory Standards experience with ISO – OHSAS. Green Belt in Lean Manufacturing Principles Experience in people management Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset What We’re Looking For The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who is comfortable working on the production …

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