Buyer

Your JobWe are looking for a contribution motivated Buyer to support our Georgia-Pacific site in Port Hudson, LA. The role includes purchasingactivities in a high volume, time-critical environment. The buyer will gain experience with Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) supplies, direct materials, chemicals, equipment spare parts and outside services from external vendors. This role reports directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager.This role will sit onsite at our facility in Port Hudson, LA.Our TeamGeorgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support our facilities. The SS&P organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.What You Will Do• Ensures adherence to all safety, environmental andpurchasingpolicies,guidelines,andprocedures.• Utilizes company's purchasing system to process purchase orders fromrequisitions.• Ensures the contractual document accurately reflects the terms and conditions of purchase, including payment terms, freight terms, incoterms, and other key commercialterms.• Issues requests for quotations, analyzes and evaluates quotes, negotiatespriceand terms, and exercises independent judgment to select suppliers based on lowest total cost ofownership.• Knowledgeable of Company's strategic supply agreements andutilizesthese to maximizevalue.• Collaborates with internal requestors to understand requirements (e.g., specifications, scopes of work,performance,and timing requirements)• Demonstrateshigh levelof customer focus and sense ofurgency.• Uses strong verbal and written communication skills to solve problems and provide status updates to customers and suppliers (e.g., commitment dates)• Analyzes root causes of accounts payable exceptions and takes steps to resolve andprevent.• Initiates changes to improve the effectiveness of the purchasingprocess.• Manages own time toaccomplishgoals and prioritize a variety oftasks.• Responsible for administration of contractor management tools, including Ariba, ISNET, and AS8.• Facilitate large bidding events through Ariba and document information.Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)• Bachelor's degree OR 2 years of procurement experience, OR experience working in a similar field (e.g. project management, warehousing, accounting, supply chain).• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and outlook (email and calendar)What Will Put You Ahead• Buyingexperience• Experience using SAP• Knowledgeofpurchasingprocess and procedures and key commercial terms such as freight payables,incoterms,and deliveryterms• Experiencein negotiating contracts at a local,regional,or nationallevel• Experienceworking in a manufacturing or maintenanceenvironmentAt 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 philosophy here.Who We AreAs a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Our BenefitsOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.Equal OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.