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Your Job
DEPCOM is seeking an experienced Senior Director, Procurement & Strategic Sourcing, to join our Supply Chain team in Scottsdale, AZ.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading operational procurement and upstream strategic sourcing for major equipment categories across our renewable energy EPC project portfolio.
This role provides leadership and accountability for a high-performing procurement team and plays a critical role in shaping DEPCOM's commercial strategy, supply chain resilience, and long-term project success across all active projects.
This position Is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.
Our Team
At DEPCOM Power, we design, build, and operate some of the largest and most efficient solar plants for leading utility companies and asset owners, while also offering a full suite of services for operational projects.
Our superior capabilities continue to expand as we deliver enhanced energy solutions across the broader energy industry sector.
As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, with locations across the United States, we are looking for ambitious and entrepreneurial-spirited professionals to join us on our growth journey and help transform one of America's fastest-growing energy sectors.
What You Will Do
* Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of procurement professionals across strategic sourcing and operational buying functions, maintaining clear expectations, ownership, and performance standards.
* Drive upstream strategic sourcing for major equipment categories-including modules, inverters, racking, and BESS-while managing and negotiating strategic supplier relationships to establish strong commercial frameworks and preferred customer status.
* Ensure clean, controlled, and on time procurement execution across the full lifecycle from purchase order issuance through delivery, supported by strong governance, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
* Maintain active market intelligence related to supplier dynamics, pricing trends, tariff exposure, and supply chain risk, translating insights into actionable strategies and executive-level decision support.
* Collaborate closely with project management, construction, legal, finance, and logistics teams to integrate procurement strategy with project delivery from early-stage development through project close-out.
* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership, and improve supplier performance.
* Align procurement policies, controls, and standard work with company objectives and compliance requirements, including evolving regulatory and trade environments.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Demonstrated procurement leadership experience, including leading teams responsible for both strategic sourcing and operational buying functions.
* Proven ability to develop and execute upstream sourcing strategies by establishing suppli...
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Type: Permanent Location: Scottsdale, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-09 08:43:43
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Your Job
Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking a Manufacturing Buyer/Planner for our location in Irving TX .
This position is responsible for the creating, scheduling, and releasing production to meet the customer's specified delivery requirement.
The candidate must be self-disciplined, self-motivated and can comprehend and map production operations and schedules.
Our Team
Facilitate expedited operations or alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
Consider each stage of the production process to increase efficiency and productivity throughout the system.
Identify potential process improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
What You Will Do
* Planning, scheduling/releasing and monitoring of production requirements.
* Review current orders and upcoming orders to set priorities.
* Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion.
* Expedite production operations to meet delivery schedules and monthly targets, as needed.
* Prepare production status reports.
* Continuously maintain and monitor ERP system operations/resources to ensure system data accuracy.
* Use ERP Reports to control inventory requirements and work in process.
* Review non-conformances and engineering changes for production requirements.
* Work to manage supplier(s) during demand spikes and critical material shortages.
* Perform purchase historical analysis and provide suggestions.
* Suggest savings opportunities to pursue cost reductions while maintaining quality.
* Work cross functionally with other departments (Engineering, Production, Quality) to achieve a common goal.
* Participate in the manufacture of initial/prototype production runs, providing feedback to establish proper timelines.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the department Manager.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* 2-5 years in a Buyer/Planner role
* Experience working in a manufacturing environment
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to react to changes as needed.
What Will Put You Ahead
* Good understanding of supply chain and negotiation skills
* Proficient use with MRP/ERP System
* Excel (Be able to perform Pivot tables and VLOOKUP)
* Bachelor's Degree
* Understands the manufacturing process thoroughly and has reasonable expectations as to what can be accomplished in a certain timeframe.
* Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
At 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 c...
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Type: Permanent Location: Irving, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-09 07:33:14
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Your Job
Koch-Glitsch is seeking a Buyer to support the procurement of materials and services that enable safe, reliable, and profitable execution of our products and projects.
In this role, you will partner closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Project Management, and Suppliers to ensure the right materials are available at the right time while continuously improving value and supplier performance.
Our Team
You will be part of the Supply Chain organization supporting Koch-Glitsch operations in Wichita, KS.
The team works cross functionally with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and commercial partners to support customer commitments and long term business success.
What You Will Do
• Source and procure raw materials (primarily stainless steel) to support production schedules and customer requirements
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on safety, quality, delivery, and total cost
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements aligned with business needs and market conditions
• Collaborate with internal partners to resolve supply issues and mitigate risk
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to manage purchase orders, deliveries, and data integrity
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and create additional value
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to meet project or company objectives
• Ability to analyze data, prioritize work, and make sound business decisions
• Experience in roles requiring cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, or accountability for cost, quality, or delivery outcomes
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
What Will Put You Ahead
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in procurement, buying, sourcing, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience with metal commodities or fabricated industrial equipment
• Experience negotiating contracts or supplier agreements
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems
• Familiarity with continuous improvement or value creation initiatives
#LI-SG2
At 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 Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.
We are Military Ready and Sec...
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Type: Permanent Location: Wichita, US-KS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-09 07:33:10
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Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Director of Reporting & Analytics to lead the strategy and execution across our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization.
This role will shape how data and reporting tools are leveraged to drive better decision-making, optimize spend, and create long-term value through a cadence-based approach.
You will operate as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders across GP, shaping how performance is measured, communicated, and leveraged while building scalable analytics and insights capabilities for the future.
A successful candidate will be a proven leader that is highly collaborative, has strategic business acumen, is intellectually curious and hypothesis-driven, has excellent communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
The Director will manage and develop a team of five and will report to the VP of Data and Analytics.
Location: You will work onsite, from our Corporate HQ in Downtown Atlanta, GA .
This is a visible role where fostering relationships and collaborating with teams across the company will be key to your success.
We are seeking local applicants, or internal candidates that are willing to relocate to the area.
The Team: Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for sourcing and delivering the raw materials, energy, equipment, parts, finished goods and services our businesses require - on time, at the right total cost and value, aligned to company financial objectives .
SS&P directly supports our manufacturing teams by executing prioritized, facility and business level strategies that capture the full value of what we buy.
Within SS&P, the Strategy and Insights team plays a critical role in identifying and capturing value.
This dynamic team is comprised of Data Analytics and Governance, Finance, Market Insights, Pricing, and RFx teams that support data-driven decisions that enable lasting competitive advantage.
While not within the IT organization, this team partners and leverages IT capabilities in maintaining and optimizing the data and technology platforms.
What You Will Do In Your Role
* Work with a broad set of stakeholders to develop and implement a reporting and analytics roadmap
* Lead a team of analysts to design, develop, maintain and improve a suite of reports and analytical tools
* Foster a team culture of curiosity, rapid experimentation and continuous improvement over perfection
* Bring clarity of action to ambiguity by developing hypotheses and proactively talking with stakeholders
* Utilize agile principles to stand up and iterate on pragmatic, high-impact solutions against a dynamic, product-centric roadmap that includes an ever changing backlog of ideas
* Establish strong feedback loops with a broad array of stakeholders to continuously improve solutions
* Advance the Principle-Based Management® (PBM®) culture by applying and reinforcing the company's values
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-08 08:24:04
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Your Job
Come grow with us at Molex! Join our dynamic team in Grand Blanc, MI as an NPD Sourcing Manager!
The NPD Sourcing Manager will be responsible for leading a global team of Sourcing Engineers for our Connected Mobility Solutions Business Unit (CMSBU) with focus on PCBA, Electronics and Injection Molding Commodities along with involvement in Supplier Relationship Management activities.
Our Team
You will join Molex's Global Procurement organization, partnering closely with category leaders, business procurement teams, engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain leaders across regions.
Our team works collaboratively across Molex divisions and Koch entities to create value through Principle Based Management (PBM) , applying principled decision-making, economic thinking, and comparative advantage to drive global alignment, continuous improvement, and long-term results.
This role offers meaningful exposure across the enterprise and the opportunity to shape how Molex sources and manages critical direct materials on a global scale.
What You Will Do
* Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, strategically aligned global procurement team that supports business and category strategies.
* Partner with Category Management and Business Units to deploy sourcing strategies that drive cost, quality, and supply continuity.
* Lead supplier negotiations to achieve year-over-year price reductions, improved payment terms, and favorable supply agreements.
* Drive total cost improvement by eliminating or offsetting price erosion across the full program and product life cycle.
* Identify and recover supplier-driven costs (e.g., sorting, freight, invoicing errors, and labor) to improve financial performance.
* Improve supplier quality and performance through collaboration with Global Supplier Quality (GSQ), Plant Quality, and cross-functional stakeholders.
* Develop plant-level value stream mapping and supply base strategies aligned with global procurement priorities.
* Promote economic thinking and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis in sourcing, inventory, and supply decisions.
* Lead inventory optimization initiatives in partnership with logistics, plant purchasing, and suppliers to reduce waste and improve service.
* Identify supply risk and implement mitigation strategies, including alternate sourcing, dual validation, and supply base diversification.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
* 5+ years experience in global procurement or sourcing leadership (mechanical and electrical experience preferred)
* Experience directly managing or supervising employees
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience working in global or regional procurement environments across the product life cycle.
* Strong negotiation skills with a fact-based, data-driven approach to decision making.
* Understanding of Tot...
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Type: Permanent Location: Grand Blanc, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-08 07:53:21
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific has an opening for a contribution motivated Senior Buyer at our facility in Crossett, Arkansas.
Our Crossett mill is located in southern Arkansas, approximately 25 miles from the Louisiana border.
The Senior Buyer is responsible for negotiating, purchasing, and contracting for equipment, materials, supplies, support services, and capital project management services in a fast-paced environment.
The Senior Buyer works with the mill's requestors to understand requirements including specifications, service needs, performance expectations, and scheduling.
The individual is knowledgeable about national, regional, and local contract agreements and ensures compliance with applicable corporate and local policies, guidelines, and legal requirements of contract law.
The right individual will be proactive and use a solutions-based approach.
This role reports directly to the Area Purchasing Manager, and will sit onsite at our facility in Crossett, AR.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical materials and services to support our production facilities.
At Georgia-Pacific LLC, our Principle Based Management philosophy is at the center of how we do business, and as an employee, you will begin your journey of understanding and applying the way we do business in your everyday work.
What You Will Do
* Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and inventory transactions within ERP system to ensure accuracy and compliance
* Ensure all purchasing documents reflect agreed commercial terms, including pricing, payment terms, freight, and Incoterms
* Lead competitive sourcing activities, RFQs, bid evaluations, and negotiations; select suppliers based on total cost of ownership
* Act as purchasing lead and liaison with category management, legal, and site leadership on key sourcing and contracting decisions
* Enforce supplier compliance with safety, environmental, purchasing, and preferred supplier requirements
* Build and manage strategic supplier relationships while monitoring market conditions and supply risk
* Represent site procurement in regional and national sourcing initiatives
* Deliver cost savings and cost avoidance through negotiations, supplier consolidation, value engineering, and demand management
* Manage supplier delivery performance, expedite materials, and support emergency sourcing to protect plant operations
* Resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies, goods receipts, invoicing, and ERP errors
* Review Single Source Justifications to ensure strategic alignment and mitigate cost and supply risk
* Effectively prioritize workload to meet multiple deadlines and business objectives
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in procurement or related field OR a high school diploma with 5+ yea...
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Type: Permanent Location: Crossett, US-AR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-07 08:37:41
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Sei pronto/a ad entrare a far parte di un’organizzazione in crescita, globale, specializzata nella produzione e sviluppo farmaceutico, che mette le persone al primo posto? Unisciti ad Adare! Noi lavoriamo a stretto contatto con i nostri partner nell’industria farmaceutica durante tutte le fasi di sviluppo e produzione dei farmaci destinati alla commercializzazione, con l‘intento di migliorare le vite dei/delle pazienti e dei farmaci essenziali per le persone di tutto il mondo.
Ogni ruolo all’interno di Adare ti offrirà un’esperienza unica e personalizzata nonché l’opportunità di avere un grande impatto, fondamentale per il successo della nostra azienda. Con l’aiuto di persone come te che si dedicano alla nostra missione, Adare migliora vite migliorando la somministrazione dei farmaci!
Unisciti alla nostra missione, unisciti ad Adare!
Siamo alla ricerca di candidate/e interessati/e a intraprendere un percorso di Tirocinio come Junior Buyer, da inserire all’interno del nostro Procurement Team presso la sede di Pessano con Bornago.
Se sei interessato/a e ti identifichi in questa descrizione, saremo davvero lieti di conoscerti!
PROGETTO DI TIROCINIO
Il progetto di stage accompagna il/la tirocinante nel proprio percorso di formazione teorico/pratica associata, nello specifico, al ruolo di Junior Buyer (Tirocinio) in area procurement all’interno del dipartimento di procurement e supply chain.
Affiancando e supportando il tutor aziendale nella gestione del ciclo passivo, acquisirà conoscenza dei flussi operativi inerenti l’approvvigionamento di materiali diretti e servizi indiretti.
Svilupperà competenze all’interno di una moderna struttura organizzativa internazionale e porterà il proprio contributo accademico in ottica di efficientamento inter-funzionale.
OBIETTIVI E ATTIVITA’ DEL PROGETTO DI TIROCINIO
Le attività di progetto e gli obiettivi a cui il/la tirocinante dovrà far riferimento e che costituiranno parte integrante del proprio curriculum vitae, si riassumono nei seguenti punti:
* Apprendere l’utilizzo di strumenti informatici evoluti (ERP) tipici di una supply chain integrata, per l’emissione e il controllo degli ordini di acquisto;
* Analizzare il report giornaliero delle RDA e dei PO per stabilire le priorità di lavoro e criticità;
* Impostare con il proprio tutor aziendale una metodologia operativa che riduca tempi e costi di attraversamento nel tramutare in ordini le RDA delle diverse BU aziendali, in linea con la SOP di reparto.
* Interagire con le diverse funzioni aziendali e con il proprio tutor nella comprensione delle offerte dei fornitori qualora vi siano aspetti commerciali e/o tecnici da approfondire;
* Condurre limitate trattative su prezzi e condizioni di pagamento su delega e direttive del proprio tutor aziendale al fine di migliorare le aspettative economiche e target di area;
* Utilizzando la dashboard degli acquisti, mantenere un costante a...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pessano Con Bornago, IT-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-07 07:41:12
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Your Job
As a Sourcing Analyst, you will support category managers and sourcing leaders as they develop sourcing strategies, prepare for supplier negotiations, and evaluate supplier proposals.
You will partner closely with stakeholders across GP businesses, facility operations, finance, market insights, and other sourcing teams to understand business requirements, operational constraints, supplier capabilities, and changing market conditions.
This role will be responsible for helping turn sourcing data into actionable insights that support RFx events, supplier award decisions, negotiation strategies, and continuous improvement across the sourcing process.
This is an onsite role based at GP Center in Atlanta, GA.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for sourcing and delivering the raw materials, energy, equipment, parts, finished goods and services our businesses require - on time, at the right total cost and value, aligned to company financial objectives.
SS&P directly supports our manufacturing teams by executing prioritized, facility and business level strategies that capture the full value of what we buy.
What You Will Do
Contribute to the Development of an Optimal Go-To-Market Strategy
* Gather and organize data to build a category fact base, including product descriptions, historical spend, volumes, specifications, potential suppliers, current pricing, and business requirements.
* Partner with Category Owners and cross-functional stakeholders to understand operational needs, technical requirements, market dynamics, and upcoming contract or sourcing opportunities.
* Work closely with Category Owners to develop RFx templates that capture the key supplier inputs needed to evaluate cost, service, capabilities, risk, and overall value.
Sourcing Event Management
* Support the execution of RFx events through eSourcing tools such as Ariba, including event setup, supplier communication, bid collection, and event administration.
* Analyze supplier offers beyond price, including rebates, payment terms, freight, service capabilities, price change mechanisms, capacity, and other commercial or operational factors.
* Develop clear summaries of supplier responses to help category teams understand the trade-offs between cost, service, risk, and business requirements.
Decision Support & Recommendations
* Partner with Category Leaders and stakeholders to develop supplier award scenarios that balance cost savings, supply assurance, operational needs, market risk, and stakeholder priorities.
* Present findings in a clear, concise, and actionable format for Category Owners, sourcing leadership, and business stakeholders.
* Support the development of negotiation strategies by identifying supplier pricing gaps, market opportunities, cost drivers, and areas of leverage.
* Collaborate with cr...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-05 08:21:26
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Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.
We provide the highest performing and field-proven optical solutions, from components and modules to integrated line-cards.
Our Optical Solutions team drives continuous innovation in high-speed transceivers, passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation.
With our cutting-edge Silicon Photonics technologies, wavelength management solutions, amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.
In Fremont, we serve global clients in telecom, AI and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customer's next generation networks.
We are looking for an experienced Manager to join our Supply Chain team in Fremont.
The Supply Chain Manager will play a critical role in readiness for our New Product portfolio and bridging the gap between R&D and our manufacturing operations.
This person will drive a deep connection between our design teams and our operations and manufacturing teams located in Guadalajara.
What You Will Do
* Provides leadership in generating and executing timelines and scopes for production output
* Motivates cross-functional project team members to achieve objectives by evaluating resource requirements, removing obstacles, and delivering constructive feedback as necessary.
* Facilitates risk assessments, promotes informed decision-making, and ensures critical issues are resolved efficiently.
* Holds responsibility for readiness and drives accountability among interdisciplinary teams managing Supply Chain activities and projects essential for high-volume initiatives.
* Develops and implements processes and procedures to guarantee the Supply Chain is informed, engaged, and prepared to execute product strategies.
* Directs cross-functional teams toward alignment of project goals, while ensuring Value Stream and Launch Management teams understand Supply Chain health for relevant business segments.
* Provides supply chain resources for technology readiness and development roadmaps.
* Collaborates extensively with Senior management team, BU Sourcing teams at various sites, Global Category teams, corporate and BU planning teams, R&D, Systems, Process Engineering, Quality, Plant Purchasing teams, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure sourcing decisions are made in a timely manner and meet performance and reliability standards.
* Identifies and mitigates risks related to technology, capacity, geopolitics, and supply chain
* Ensure supply of materials for North American optical transceiver products
* Stay up to date on the supply risks for the materials
* Lead regular meetings with direct and indirect sourcing/buying teams to keep all up...
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Type: Permanent Location: Fremont, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-05 08:21:19
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Global Procurement Category Manager - Fluff
Job Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World.
As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement.
You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose.
You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.
In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
About You
In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.
Job responsibilities include:
* Lead development and execution of K-C’s global Fluff sourcing category strategy aligned to business needs.
Communicate on a regular basis to key internal stakeholders; Provide on-going, expert level, supply category knowledge and market intelligence insights into each business Segment
* Create a strategic plan for the category and focusing on strategic intent and intervention actions to achieve long-term objectives; Lead global RFx events across all Personal Care business Segments; Create and maintain category knowledge, playbooks, and processes to ensure strategies remain informed, relevant, and up to date; Lead the commercial negotiation of supply contracts on behalf of Kimberly-Clark including the development of pre-negotiation strategy and tactics; Construct value stream industry maps and build market comparable cost analysis.
* Set annual targets for total value creation including safety, quality, service, capacity, sustainability, social responsibility, and cost objectives for key suppliers; Create and maintain a 3 year global productivity pipeline for the category; Maintain an understanding of global benchmarks for key operating performance measures and best practices; Lead initiatives that enable revenue growth, margin improvement, supply security, product innovation, risk management and supply chain optimization
* Support strategy execution within the global Fluff category by partnering with Global R&D, Enterprise Value Stream and segments to scale adoption and identify suppliers to support the project.
* Establish trust and accountability with stakeholders; communicate clearly and succinctly on platform goals, risks, and changes; Maintain strong connectivity with CoE and amplified commodities teams to exchange/build market intelligence and support ABU reviews a...
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Type: Permanent Location: Roswell, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-05 08:20:55
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Your Job
As a Procurement Category Manager, you will support the execution of global sourcing and procurement strategies while independently managing supplier relationships, category initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities.
This role partners closely with global procurement teams and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize supplier performance, material availability, and total cost of ownership across the business.
Our Team
You will work as part of the global Procurement and Supply Chain organization, collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and regional procurement teams across the Americas, UK, Europe, and APAC.
The team is focused on building resilient supplier networks, driving continuous improvement, and enabling business growth.
What You Will Do
* Support the Global Procurement Manager in delivering sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
* Identify, source, and develop new and existing suppliers to drive cost, capacity, and performance benefits
* Manage RFQ processes and Product Price Variance (PPV) activities to support sound commercial purchasing decisions
* Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and new product development teams to build a balanced and agile supplier portfolio
* Support supplier onboarding, maintain the Global Approved Vendor List (AVL), and ensure alignment with ESG requirements
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across regions and functions
* Develop and manage supplier relationships through regular communication, feedback, and performance reviews
* Support delivery of key KPIs including OTIF/OTD, sales revenue, DHOP, PPV, working capital plans, and lead-time reduction
* Assist in resolving supply constraints and critical shortages through effective stakeholder communication
* Support supplier performance monitoring, improvement plans, and scorecards
* Participate in supplier capability and capacity assessments, including onsite evaluations
* Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), reporting, and procurement performance updates
* Identify and implement alternative sources of supply to mitigate material risks
* Prepare progress, cost-savings, and financial procurement reports as required
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or buyer roles, including cost management and negotiation
* Experience working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
* Global mindset with experience working with suppliers or teams across APAC, UK, Europe, and the Americas
* Knowledge of international trade, tariffs, and global sourcing considerations
* Strong ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoin...
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Type: Permanent Location: Irving, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-02 07:46:54
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Sei pronto/a ad entrare a far parte di un’organizzazione in crescita, globale, specializzata nella produzione e sviluppo farmaceutico, che mette le persone al primo posto? Unisciti ad Adare! Noi lavoriamo a stretto contatto con i nostri partner nell’industria farmaceutica durante tutte le fasi di sviluppo e produzione dei farmaci destinati alla commercializzazione, con l‘intento di migliorare le vite dei/delle pazienti e dei farmaci essenziali per le persone di tutto il mondo.
Ogni ruolo all’interno di Adare ti offrirà un’esperienza unica e personalizzata nonché l’opportunità di avere un grande impatto, fondamentale per il successo della nostra azienda. Con l’aiuto di persone come te che si dedicano alla nostra missione, Adare migliora vite migliorando la somministrazione dei farmaci!
Unisciti alla nostra missione, unisciti ad Adare!
Siamo alla ricerca di candidati/e interessati al percorso di Tirocinio di Category Buyer che si unisca al nostro Procurement & Supply Chain Team di Pessano con Bornago.
Se sei interessato/a e ti identifichi in questa descrizione, saremo davvero lieti di conoscerti!
PROGETTO DI TIROCINIO
Il progetto di stage accompagna il/la tirocinante nel proprio percorso di formazione teorico/pratica associata, nello specifico, al ruolo di Category Buyer (stage) in area procurement all’interno del dipartimento di procurement e supply chain.
Affiancando e supportando il tutor aziendale nella gestione del ciclo passivo, acquisirà conoscenza dei flussi operativi inerenti l’approvvigionamento di materiali diretti e servizi indiretti.
Svilupperà competenze all’interno di una moderna struttura organizzativa internazionale e porterà il proprio contributo accademico in ottica di efficientamento inter-funzionale.
OBIETTIVI E ATTIVITA’ DEL PROGETTO DI TIROCINIO
Le attività di progetto e gli obiettivi a cui il/la tirocinante dovrà far riferimento e che costituiranno parte integrante del proprio curriculum vitae, si riassumono nei seguenti punti:
* Apprendere l’utilizzo di strumenti informatici evoluti (ERP) tipici di una supply chain integrata, per l’emissione e il controllo degli ordini di acquisto;
* Analizzare il report giornaliero delle RDA e dei PO per stabilire le priorità di lavoro e criticità;
* Impostare con il proprio tutor aziendale una metodologia operativa che riduca tempi e costi di attraversamento nel tramutare in ordini le RDA delle diverse BU aziendali, in linea con la SOP di reparto.
* Interagire con le diverse funzioni aziendali e con il proprio tutor nella comprensione delle offerte dei fornitori qualora vi siano aspetti commerciali e/o tecnici da approfondire;
* Condurre limitate trattative su prezzi e condizioni di pagamento su delega e direttive del proprio tutor aziendale al fine di migliorare le aspettative economiche e target di area;
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Type: Permanent Location: Pessano Con Bornago, IT-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-02 07:43:58
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Your Job
DEPCOM is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Procurement to join our Supply Chain team in Scottsdale, AZ.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading operational procurement and upstream strategic sourcing for major equipment categories across our renewable energy EPC project portfolio.
This role provides leadership and accountability for a high-performing procurement team and plays a critical role in shaping DEPCOM's commercial strategy, supply chain resilience, and long-term project success across all active projects.
This position Is not eligible for VISA Sponsorshi
Our Team
At DEPCOM Power, we design, build, and operate some of the largest and most efficient solar plants for leading utility companies and asset owners, while also offering a full suite of services for operational projects.
Our superior capabilities continue to expand as we deliver enhanced energy solutions across the broader energy industry sector.
As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, with locations across the United States, we are looking for ambitious and entrepreneurial-spirited professionals to join us on our growth journey and help transform one of America's fastest-growing energy sectors.
What You Will Do
* Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of procurement professionals across strategic sourcing and operational buying functions, maintaining clear expectations, ownership, and performance standards.
* Drive upstream strategic sourcing for major equipment categories-including modules, inverters, racking, and BESS-while managing and negotiating strategic supplier relationships to establish strong commercial frameworks and preferred customer status.
* Ensure clean, controlled, and on time procurement execution across the full lifecycle from purchase order issuance through delivery, supported by strong governance, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
* Maintain active market intelligence related to supplier dynamics, pricing trends, tariff exposure, and supply chain risk, translating insights into actionable strategies and executive-level decision support.
* Collaborate closely with project management, construction, legal, finance, and logistics teams to integrate procurement strategy with project delivery from early-stage development through project close-out.
* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership, and improve supplier performance.
* Align procurement policies, controls, and standard work with company objectives and compliance requirements, including evolving regulatory and trade environments.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Demonstrated procurement leadership experience, including leading teams responsible for both strategic sourcing and operational buying functions.
* Proven ability to develop and execute upstream sourcing strategies by establishing supplier relationships and c...
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Type: Permanent Location: Scottsdale, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 08:42:44
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is seeking a Category Leader to optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) across various spend categories.
This role will be responsible for developing the category strategy and managing key drivers of the category spend, including setting the contract and pricing strategy, cost reduction initiatives, and demand plan.
The Category Leader will also provide priorities to all capability partners to achieve the category strategy and manage execution, directly as well as through their team.
Our Team
Georgia-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 100+ locations across the US.
The SS&P organization is currently undergoing an exciting transformation where we are partnering with our business partners and leveraging best practices to build internal capabilities that uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of a growing team and at the center of the transformation to help mold the future state of the SS&P organization!
This role is based in GP Center in Downtown Atlanta or an approved GP location.
What You Will Do
* Set & communicate category vision and strategy to maximize value
* Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective supply markets, competitors, and product innovations; understand competitive landscape to identify threats/opportunities; leverage insights to drive strategy
* Apply category management knowledge processes to all spend categories, including should-cost analysis
* Frame up category opportunities using economic thinking with supporting financials; identify and size new TCO opportunities, prioritize and execute initiatives aligned with cross-functional teams that drive maximum value
* Own and track category spend, suppliers, savings, and category strategy adherence
* Manage any price changes consistent with the category contract strategy
* Plan and execute effective negotiation processes with suppliers
* Own category supplier management - including supplier pioneering & development, dispute management/resolution, supplier performance management; identify supplier risk areas and quantify risk exposure within category portfolio and execute risk mitigation actions
* Own category customer relationship management - including GP operations and business partnerships, lead category cross-functional teams, and support cross-Koch company stakeholder development and alignment
* Drive transformation & change management - Facilitate implementation of change initiatives within category to improve business performance
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* At least 5 years of experience in managing total cost of ownership (TCO) and/...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 08:16:04
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Your Job
We are looking for a contribution motivated Buyer to support our Georgia-Pacific site in Palatka, FL.
The Palatka mill is in Northeast Florida about an hour South of Jacksonville and just minutes west of the beautiful Atlantic beaches of historic St.
Augustine, Florida.
The role includes purchasingactivities in a high volume, time-critical environment.
The Buyer will work with the mill's requestors to understand requirements including specifications, service needs and performance expectations.
They will gain experience with Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) supplies, direct materials, chemicals, equipment spare parts and outside services from external vendors.
The individual will learn about national, regional, and local contract agreements and ensure compliance with applicable corporate and local policies and guidelines.
This is an onsite role with the opportunity to work 1-2 days per week from home.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical materials and services to support our production 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 (RFQ), 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 SAP/S4.
* Facilitate competitive bid events through Ariba and analyze vendor's bids to ensure compliance to requirements.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree combined wi...
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Type: Permanent Location: Palatka, US-FL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 08:14:57
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Your Job
Phillips Medisize, a Molex Company is seeking a Senior Commercial Contracting Manager to join our team in Hudson, WI (Minneapolis-St.
Paul area).In this position, you will play a critical role in developing and negotiating complex, customer-facing agreements that drive long-term business value.
Leveraging strong commercial judgment, analytical thinking, and negotiation expertise, you will influence strategic decisions across the organization and help ensure contracts are executable, balanced, and aligned with Phillips Medisize's growth objectives.
This is a senior individual contributor role with significant organizational impact and frequent interaction with senior stakeholders.
The position follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of on-site presence at least three days per week.
Our Team
You will join the Commercial Contracting & Negotiation team, a newly established global capability supporting our sales organization across device development and manufacturing partnerships.
The team operates at the intersection of Sales, Legal, Finance, R&D, Operations, and Program Management, partnering closely to ensure customer contracts are commercially sound, operationally feasible, and strategically aligned.
What You Will Do
* Partner with the global sales organization to shape and negotiate commercially robust customer contracts across the full lifecycle of device development and manufacturing engagements
* Serve as a trusted commercial advisor, clearly articulating risks, trade-offs, and value drivers to enable informed, value-based decision-making
* Lead or support customer-facing negotiations, from early opportunity shaping through execution and ongoing contract management
* Develop negotiation strategies, value levers, and fallback positions in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
* Ensure contracts appropriately balance commercial opportunity, risk allocation, and long-term relationship objectives
* Proactively identify and mitigate commercial and operational risks while safeguarding intellectual property and know-how
* Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, Legal, R&D, Cost Estimation, and Program Management to drive aligned outcomes
* Contribute to claims management and dispute resolution efforts when needed
* Help build and evolve commercial frameworks, playbooks, governance models, and contracting best practices
* Drive early engagement in opportunities to influence stronger commercial outcomes and scalable ways of working
* Assist with future contracting processes, governance structures and efficiencies - including leveraging AI and contributing to training and capability development across the organization
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Master's degree in Business, Finance, or Law
* 8+ years of experience in commercial contracting and negotiation roles (e.g., commercial contracting, strategic procurement, alliance management, pro...
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Type: Permanent Location: Hudson, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 07:56:40
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Durée : 12 à 24 mois à partir d’août / septembre 2026
Rattachement hiérarchique : Senior Sourcing Manager
Périmètre d’intervention : France, Autriche et Suisse
Missions
1.
Collaboration avec les Sourcing Managers
* Travailler en étroite collaboration avec le(s) Sourcing Manager(s) dans la gestion des différentes catégories de leur portefeuille
* Participer à toutes les phases de l’acte d’achat :
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+ Analyse et optimisation des besoins avec les prescripteurs concernés
+ Analyse du marché (études de marché, sourcing)
+ Définition des stratégies d’achat
+ Gestion des appels d’offres via des outils d’e-procurement
+ Contractualisation
+ Implémentation (contrats, catalogues)
+ Suivi des prestations et évaluation de la qualité fournisseurs
* Prendre en charge une partie des demandes d’achat ponctuelles (« spots »)
* Assurer le suivi et la mise à jour des reportings d’économies et de compliance France
2.
Accompagnement de la transformation et de la digitalisation du service Achats
Participation à l’implémentation de projets en étroite collaboration avec le service Achats Groupe.
Finalités
Sur la mission 1
* Être force de proposition auprès des prescripteurs et utilisateurs afin d’assurer l’adéquation des solutions externes aux besoins internes
* Gérer les relations avec les fournisseurs référencés
* Proposer des innovations technologiques et de services, contribuant à l’avantage concurrentiel
* Contractualiser et sécuriser les achats
* Générer des gains achats (TCO – Total Cost of Ownership)
Sur la mission 2
* Améliorer l’efficacité du service Achats via la standardisation et la digitalisation
* Augmenter la valeur ajoutée du service Achats par la mise en place de leviers différenciants
Profil du candidat
* Formation Bac +3, +4 ou +5, idéalement avec une spécialisation en achats
* Anglais requis
* L’allemand serait un véri...
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Type: Contract Location: Marseille, FR-PAC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 07:40:57
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Job Title: Global Category Manager - Resins, North America and Europe
Location: Rochester Hills, MI
Travel: Up to 25%
Business Unit: Transportation Innovative Solutions
Your Job
At Molex , we don't just source materials, we shape the foundation of innovation.
From next-generation automotive systems to advanced connectivity solutions, the materials we choose directly influence performance, reliability, and speed to market.
We are seeking a Global Category Manager - Resins (GCM) to lead strategy across North America and Europe for one of the most critical raw material categories in our portfolio.
This role sits at the intersection of supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and material innovation, where your decisions will directly impact global manufacturing operations and future product development.
You will lead a multi-million-dollar global category, building and executing strategies that strengthen supply resilience, optimize cost, and enable long-term growth.
You will operate at the center of market intelligence, supplier strategy, and engineering collaboration, influencing key business decisions and shaping a high-performing global supply base.
This role is ideal for a category leader who wants to move beyond execution and take ownership of a globally connected material strategy, where decisions influence cost, innovation, and supply resilience across the business.
Our Team
You will be part of a highly collaborative global sourcing organization within Molex, backed by Koch Industries and grounded in Principle Based Management (PBM).
Our team partners closely across engineering, operations, quality, and commercial functions to create long-term value through strong supplier relationships, informed decision-making, and continuous improvement.
This role offers broad exposure across multiple business units, global manufacturing sites, and cross-functional teams.
Successful Global Category Managers gain visibility across Molex's global organization, creating opportunities for continued growth and expanded leadership responsibility.
What You Will Do
* Develop and execute global category strategies for engineering resins across North America and Europe, aligned to business and operational priorities
* Analyze regional and global resin markets, including supply/demand dynamics, pricing trends, and risk factors to inform sourcing decisions
* Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and supply continuity objectives
* Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews and long-term capability development
* Act as a primary category partner to manufacturing sites, supporting negotiations, supplier engagement, and execution of category strategies
* Partner with engineering and product teams to support resin selection decisions, balancing performance requirements with cost and availability
* Drive end-to-end cost ma...
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Type: Permanent Location: Rochester Hills, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 07:34:53
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Your Job
Come grow with us at Molex! Join our dynamic team in Grand Blanc, MI as an NPD Sourcing Manager!
The NPD Sourcing Manager will be responsible for leading a team of Sourcing Engineers for our Connected Mobility Solutions Business Unit (CMSBU) with focus on PCBA, Electronics and Injection Molding Commodities along with involvement in Supplier Relationship Management activities.
Our Team
You will join Molex's Global Procurement organization, partnering closely with category leaders, business procurement teams, engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain leaders across regions.
Our team works collaboratively across Molex divisions and Koch entities to create value through Principle Based Management (PBM) , applying principled decision-making, economic thinking, and comparative advantage to drive global alignment, continuous improvement, and long-term results.
This role offers meaningful exposure across the enterprise and the opportunity to shape how Molex sources and manages critical direct materials on a global scale.
What You Will Do
* Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, strategically aligned global procurement team that supports business and category strategies.
* Partner with Category Management and Business Units to deploy sourcing strategies that drive cost, quality, and supply continuity.
* Lead supplier negotiations to achieve year-over-year price reductions, improved payment terms, and favorable supply agreements.
* Drive total cost improvement by eliminating or offsetting price erosion across the full program and product life cycle.
* Identify and recover supplier-driven costs (e.g., sorting, freight, invoicing errors, and labor) to improve financial performance.
* Improve supplier quality and performance through collaboration with Global Supplier Quality (GSQ), Plant Quality, and cross-functional stakeholders.
* Develop plant-level value stream mapping and supply base strategies aligned with global procurement priorities.
* Promote economic thinking and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis in sourcing, inventory, and supply decisions.
* Lead inventory optimization initiatives in partnership with logistics, plant purchasing, and suppliers to reduce waste and improve service.
* Identify supply risk and implement mitigation strategies, including alternate sourcing, dual validation, and supply base diversification.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management, OR 5+ years experience in global procurement or sourcing leadership.
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience working in global or regional procurement environments across the product life cycle.
* Strong negotiation skills with a fact-based, data-driven approach to decision making.
* Understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and cost modeling concepts.
* Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial...
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Type: Permanent Location: Grand Blanc, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 07:34:28
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Your Job
As a Carrier Support Specialist, you will be the primary operational partner for carriers across onboarding, compliance, and general Capacity Solutions support.
You will enable carriers to successfully transact with KBX by managing Highway and system onboarding, troubleshooting system and vendor payment maintenance, sustaining accurate carrier data in KBX systems, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that increase carrier reliability and operational efficiency.
Our Team
The KBX Capacity Solutions Team plays a crucial role in ensuring freight moves efficiently and cost effectively for our customers.
We specialize in building and managing strong carrier partnerships, forecasting and securing capacity across modes, and designing tailored solutions that balance reliability, cost-efficiency, and speed.
Our team combines hands-on carrier management with data-driven planning and real-time execution to reduce disruptions, optimize utilization, and deliver transparent customer outcomes.
What You Will Do
* Receive and review carrier registrations through Highway(carrier vetting platform) and certify carriers when compliance and risk are acceptable.
* Vet carriers in Highway and Safer, validate equipment/driver counts, and complete compliance screening prior to granting system access.
* Advise carriers on Highway edits (ELD, TIN matching) and work with the Insurance/Highway teams to resolve issues.
* Complete KBX system onboarding via internal and external systems.
* Coordinate payment setup with KBS and the Freight Audit team and communicate payment changes between KBS/carrier/factoring companies.
* Provide onboarding training and welcome communications to carriers covering KBX policies, systems, and processes.
* Troubleshoot freight pay, vendor payment, insurance, rating/fuel setup, and operational issues.
* Guide carriers to appropriate KBX teams to optimize carrier usage and resolve escalations.
* Enter and maintain carrier profiles and status in Salesforce; save and document email communications.
* Review internal reports as needed to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
* Support carriers with visibility tools and document submission and escalate visibility or IT errors to the relevant stakeholders.
* Identify and implement improvements to onboarding and support processes to reduce manual tasks and improve data accuracy.
* Support procurement initiatives and contribute opportunities for value-added improvements to the Procurement team and KBX.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience in carrier management, carrier onboarding, logistics, or transportation operations.
* Experience leveraging data to drive decisions
* Experience working cross functionally with internal and/or external stakeholders
What Will Put You Ahead
* Hands-on experience with the Highway platform and KBX-related systems (KBX TM, Loadshop, FSM, Apex).
* E...
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Type: Permanent Location: Green Bay, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-30 07:59:39
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific's has a need for a talented leader as Manager, Purchasing and Stores with both strategic and tactical purchasing and inventory experience.
This role reports to the Regional Purchasing Manager for Cellulose and a dotted line to the Vice President of Manufacturing for Cellulose Brunswick.
There are approximately 4 direct purchasing reports and 1 direct storeroom manager with ~10 individuals responsible for storeroom operations.
The ideal candidate has proven supervisory experience; has a track record of creating value through building strong working relationships with a diverse group of customers; has demonstrated a principled entrepreneurial mindset and has the ability to build a capability that delivers a supply chain with an optimized total cost of ownership to operations.
This is an onsite role that sits at our facility in Brunswick, GA.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement ("SS&P") organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procuring the critical supplies and materials that support more than 140 locations across the US.
The SS&P organization is currently undergoing an exciting transformation where we are partnering with our business partners and leveraging best practices to build internal capabilities that uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant spend and efficiency opportunities.
This effort is a critical element in Georgia-Pacific's continuous transformation.
It is an exciting time to be part of a growing team and at the center of the transformation to help mold the future state of the SS&P organization!
What You Will Do
* Manage and lead direct reports leveraging principle based management and role of a supervisor (create inclusive environment, build high performing team, help employees self-actualize)
* Leverage comparative advantage of the team and adjust RRE's to maximize results for GP
* Connect team to SS&P vision, Operations vision, accelerated sourcing transformation, accelerated manufacturing transformation and how roles directly impact our ability to achieve the bets
* Contribute as a key member of the SS&P organization and the Containerboard & Cellulose leadership teams and own strategic business responsibilities as designated by senior management.
* Organize the team to execute standard work processes and achieve disciplined operations in Sourcing Execution
* Manage and be accountable for Containerboard & Cellulose spend against defined buying channels, category strategies and financial controls.
* Manage and be accountable for procurement operations across a facility with high levels of spend in high volume, multi-commodity environments.
* Develop strong partnerships internally and externally, aligning with strategic initiatives, commitments and supply chain strategies.
* Lead a team of procurement professionals to excellence in Stewardship
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Type: Permanent Location: Brunswick, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-29 08:27:55
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Category Manager Fiber - Northern/Southern Bleached Softwood Kraft - Alternative Fiber
Job Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World.
As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement.
You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose.
You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.
In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
About You
In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.
Job responsibilities include:
* Lead development and execution of K-C’s NBSK/SBSK sourcing category strategy aligned to business needs; Manage a spend portfolio of ~$250MM.
Communicate on a regular basis to key internal stakeholders; Provide on-going, expert level, supply category knowledge and market intelligence insights into each business Segment; Create a strategic plan for the category and focusing on strategic intent and intervention actions to achieve long-term objectives; Lead global RFx events across all Personal Care business Segments
* Create and maintain category knowledge, playbooks, and processes to ensure strategies remain informed, relevant, and up to date; Lead the commercial negotiation of supply contracts on behalf of K-C including the development of pre-negotiation strategy and tactics; Construct value stream industry maps and build market comparable cost analysis; Set annual targets for total value creation including safety, quality, service, capacity, sustainability, social responsibility, and cost objectives for key suppliers.
* Create and maintain a 3 year global productivity pipeline for the category; Maintain an understanding of global benchmarks for key operating performance measures and best practices; Lead initiatives that enable revenue growth, margin improvement, supply security, product innovation, risk management and supply chain optimization
* Support execution of Project ALF by partnering with Global R&D, Enterprise Value Stream and segments to scale adoption and identify suppliers to support the project; Establish trust and accountability with stakeholders; communicate clearly and succinctly on platform goals, risks, and changes.
* Maintain strong connectivity with CoE and amplified commodities teams to exchange/build market...
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Type: Permanent Location: Neenah, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-29 08:06:07
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Job Title: Regional Category Manager - Global Procurement
Business Unit: Industrial Solutions Business Unit
Location: Pinellas Park, FL (Onsite)
Travel:Less than 10% (Minimal Travel)
Your Job
Own critical supplier relationships and drive sourcing decisions that directly impact plant performance, cost, and supply continuity.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll operate at the center of manufacturing, suppliers, and global strategy, solving real-time challenges while shaping long-term value.
As a Regional Category Manager supporting Molex's Industrial Solutions Business Unit (ISBU), you will serve as the primary plant-facing sourcing leader responsible for supplier performance, commercial execution, and supply continuity in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
This role sits at the intersection of global procurement strategy and day-to-day plant execution.
You will act as the key conduit between suppliers and operations, owning sourcing activities across a complex direct materials procurement portfolio that includes metal components, stamped parts, assemblies, and plating processes.
With responsibility for a significant annual spend across a global supplier base, you'll drive value through commercial negotiations, supplier partnerships, and proactive problem solving across the full product lifecycle, with visibility across plant leadership and global sourcing teams.
Our Team
You'll join the Industrial Solutions Business Unit (ISBU), a collaborative, highly integrated manufacturing organization that partners closely across engineering, sourcing, quality, operations, and suppliers to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions to customers.
Our team operates with a shared commitment to Principle Based Management (PBM), the philosophy that guides how we create long-term value.
We empower individuals to apply critical thinking, economic insight, and principled judgment to solve problems and improve outcomes.
You'll be part of a team that values ownership, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing, where diverse perspectives are leveraged to navigate complexity and drive meaningful impact.
What You Will Do
* Own and optimize the direct materials supply base supporting the Tampa Bay manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with global category strategies and plant needs
* Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and the plant, leading day-to-day issue resolution related to pricing changes, quality events, capacity constraints, and supply disruptions
* Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, payment terms, long-term agreements, and cost recovery discussions, driving measurable cost improvements while ensuring supply continuity and risk mitigation
* Drive sourcing strategy across the full product lifecycle, from new product development and validation through production ramp-up, steady-state manufacturing, and end-of-life
* Take ownership of supplier commercialization as progra...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pinellas Park, US-FL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-28 08:38:37
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Global Category Manager - Eucalyptus
Job Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World.
As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement.
You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose.
You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.
In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
About You
In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.
Job responsibilities include:
* As a part of the Global Fiber and Fluff category team, develop and execute the global Eucalyptus category strategy by collecting inputs from North America supply chain leaders, NA R&D and Enterprise Value Stream teams (e.g., market trends, mill synergies, business needs); Execute the category strategy implementation plan across North America (as created by the Global Category Leader) and continuously refresh the strategy via regular check/adjust cadence.
* Manage category initiatives and strategic projects across North America (e.g., innovation, furnish mix changes, best-practice sharing, data gathering/inputs); Create and maintain category knowledge, playbooks, and processes to ensure strategies remain informed, relevant, and up to date; Represent Procurement on Enterprise Value Stream activities for category-related projects.
* Support execution of Eucalyptus initiatives by partnering with Global R&D, Enterprise Value Stream and segments to scale adoption and identify suppliers to support the program.
* Establish trust and accountability with stakeholders; communicate clearly and succinctly on platform goals, risks, and changes; Partner with procurement business partners, R&D and Agile squads (and other cross-functional product owners as applicable) to deliver sourcing and category initiatives.
* Maintain strong connectivity with CoE and amplified commodities teams to exchange/build market intelligence and support ABU reviews and sourcing analytics; Lead through hands-on engagement with decision makers to drive alignment and change adoption; Lead and support sourcing events at both a global and segment level (as needed); routinely benchmark "mark the market" through competitive RFXs for new services and renewals and challenge auto-renewals; Own key global supplier relationships...
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Type: Permanent Location: Roswell, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-28 08:03:20
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a talented leader to serve as Manager, Purchasing and Stores, with both strategic and tactical purchasing and inventory experience.
Reporting to the Group Manager for Gypsum, with strong customer relationship at the site, this role leads the local purchasing and storeroom function, including one direct storeroom leader.
The ideal candidate has proven supervisory experience, a track record of creating value by building strong relationships with a diverse customer base, and a principled, entrepreneurial mindset.
In this role, you will manage local purchasing and inventory processes, supervise the team, and lead change-balancing priorities and developing the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement ("SS&P") organization to deliver both near-term impact and long-term value.
This position is pivotal in ensuring the profitable execution of purchasing and inventory strategies.
This is an onsite role based at our Cumberland City, TN facility.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement ("SS&P") organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procuring the critical supplies and materials that support more than 140 locations across the US.
The SS&P organization is currently undergoing an exciting transformation where we are partnering with our business partners and leveraging best practices to build internal capabilities that uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant spend and efficiency opportunities.
This effort is a critical element in Georgia-Pacific's continuous transformation.
It is an exciting time to be part of a growing team and at the center of the transformation to help mold the future state of the SS&P organization!
What You Will Do
* Manage and lead leveraging Principle-Based Management and role of a supervisor (create inclusive environment, build high performing team, help employees self-actualize)
* Organize the team to leverage comparative advantage to execute standard work processes and achieve disciplined operations in Sourcing Execution to maximize results for GP.
* Manage and be accountable for Gypsum site spending against defined buying channels, category strategies and financial controls.
* Ensure purchasing and inventory departments are disciplined, optimized, reliable, support a defined asset maintenance work process and are supported by corporate leadership and mill operation teams.
* Manages sourcing, procuring, negotiating, contracting, and managing inventory of equipment, MRO parts, services, and supplies through appropriate procurement practices, total cost of ownership and compliance guidelines.
* Actively participates as key member of the leadership team at the facility to identify and address unmet needs that align with procurement and business unit goals to deliver long term value.
* Proactively partner with key stakeholders-including Operations, Reliability,...
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Type: Permanent Location: Cumberland City, US-TN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-26 07:37:32
