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Your Job
Molex is looking for a Senior Global Category Manager.
Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide.
With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.
What You Will Do
* This position is for a Senior Global Category Manager responsible for the strategy development and execution of the Semiconductor category
* Develop a world class supply base capable of supporting all 5 Molex Divisions while driving flexibility and agility in a fast paced, dynamic environment
* Work collaboratively and cross functionally to develop and maintain a preferred supplier list (PSL), and approved parts list (APL).
Manage supplier evaluation, segmentation, and performance while ensuring supplier technical roadmaps are aligned with Molex Product roadmaps
* Collaborate across Business Units, Regional Category Managers, R&D, and New Product Development Teams to communicate and execute category strategy.
Ensure the supply base aligns with the technical requirements and commercial objectives to support the overall business needs
* Leverage early supplier involvement during New Product phase to optimize initial cost structures and drive on-going cost efficiencies for current production products through muti-source, value engineering activities
* Sustain and strengthen communications and collaboration with key supplier contacts while building executive-level relationships.
Lead essential activities such as business reviews, technology roadmap discussions, tradeshow event coordination and supplier performance reviews
* Deliver supply assurance excellence to support new product development, mass production and product end-of-life transitions.
Act as change agent by identifying process improvements that drive best-in-class results
* Lead Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quote (RFQ) processes to manage component pricing and data, preparing for supplier negotiations that deliver cost savings and added value for the business
* Interface with internal architecture and development teams, supplier architecture and development teams, product managers, factory teams, supplier business management, and all departments of the Molex Supply Chain
* Possess a deep understanding of semiconductor industry and leverage market intelligence resources to identify opportunities or risks.
Develop insightful assessments that inform and guide key business decisions
* Effectively communicate with Sr.
Management inside and outside the company
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in business or engineering
* Experience in a combination of procurement focused on electronics category, sourcing, and engineering
* Understanding of product development process
* Expe...
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Type: Permanent Location: Rochester Hills, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-07-11 09:09:50
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Your Job
As the Global Director, Direct Materials, you will lead the global sourcing strategy for critical direct material categories supporting Molex's Transportation Solutions Business Unit, driving supply continuity, cost competitiveness, supplier innovation, and successful product launches worldwide.
Working closely with business, engineering, operations, quality, finance, and procurement leaders, you will develop and execute strategies that strengthen the supply base, create value, and support the business's growth and technology objectives.
This role serves as a key strategic partner to TSBU leadership, influencing decisions that impact performance across the product lifecycle.
Our Team
The Transportation Solutions team develops innovative connectivity solutions that help power the future of automotive and transportation technologies.
As part of a global, cross-functional organization, our procurement team works closely with category management, engineering, manufacturing, and commercial leaders to ensure reliable supply, accelerate innovation, and deliver value to customers around the world.
Together, we foster a collaborative, principle-based culture focused on long-term success, continuous improvement, and meaningful contribution.
What You Will Do
* Lead the global direct materials procurement strategy for TSBU, focused on connector-industry materials such as copper alloy strip, resins, and seals.
* Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global team responsible for sourcing strategy, supplier development, commercial execution, and new product launch support.
* Partner with TSBU leadership to align sourcing strategies with business growth, innovation roadmaps, customer requirements, and financial objectives.
* Develop and execute category and supply base strategies that improve cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality, working capital, supplier innovation, and regional execution.
* Serve as the primary liaison between TSBU leadership and global Category Managers, translating business priorities into aligned sourcing strategies and actionable procurement plans.
* Lead supplier negotiations, commercial agreements, cost modeling, escalation management, and long-term supplier relationship development.
* Drive value creation through fact-based negotiations, should-cost analysis, total cost of ownership, VA/VE initiatives, payment term improvements, and waste elimination.
* Lead procurement involvement in new product development and launch programs, ensuring supplier engagement, material readiness, cost alignment, and flawless execution.
* Strengthen supply resiliency through supplier risk management, dual sourcing, capacity planning, inventory optimization, and market intelligence.
* Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, operations, finance, and plant teams to deliver measurable business outcomes while resolving supplier-related quality, delivery, commercial, ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Rochester Hills, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-07-10 09:37:03
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Your Job
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a Strategic Procurement Lead to drive strategic sourcing and procurement planning across our North American operations.
This role is based in Wichita, KS and is a key part of our Procurement organization.
In this role, you will partner closely with site, project, and operations teams to shape procurement strategies early in the project lifecycle, especially to support capital projects across our sites.
You will proactively identify upcoming needs, influence sourcing decisions, and ensure the business is positioned to execute work efficiently and competitively.
This is not a transactional buying role.
As a Strategic Procurement Lead, you will lead sourcing strategy, challenge existing approaches, and create value by aligning suppliers, timelines, and commercial decisions to optimize total cost of ownership and reduce construction and operation risk.
Our Team
This position is located at our headquarters in Wichita, KS and requires approximately 25% travel to production facilities across the U.S.
and Canada.
What You Will Do
* Partner with site and project teams early in the planning phase to define procurement strategies for operational and capital needs
* Lead sourcing strategy development, including market engagement, bid approach, supplier selection, and negotiation strategy
* Proactively identify upcoming work and align suppliers, capacity, and timelines to support project success
* Serve as a strategic advisor to stakeholders, providing recommendations that balance cost, risk, and schedule
* Negotiate pricing and commercial terms, leveraging market conditions and project timelines to create value
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal partners to drive performance and continuous improvement
* Challenge existing approaches and leverage tools (Ariba, Track, Power BI, etc.) to improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency
* Support procurement capability across sites through reporting, process discipline, and coaching procurement-facing teammates
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field OR equivalent experience
* Experience leading or influencing procurement strategy, sourcing initiatives, or operational improvement efforts
* Experience with supplier negotiations, contract execution, and commercial decision-making
* Experience analyzing data and solving problems to drive decision-making
* Experience collaborating across functions and influencing stakeholders in a dynamic environment
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience supporting capital, maintenance, or industrial project procurement
* Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies (beyond transactional purchasing)
* Experience building strategic supplier partnerships and managing performance
* Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, o...
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Type: Permanent Location: Wichita, US-KS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-07-09 09:18:19
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Your Job
As the Category Manager - Global Procurement, Warehousing & Logistics Services, you will lead the sourcing and strategy of Molex's global network of third-party warehousing and logistics partners.
Working closely with network modeling, supply chain finance, operations, and regional experts, you will evaluate footprint opportunities, identify and negotiate with suppliers, and drive strategic projects that determine where and how products are stored and distributed across the world.
This role requires deep expertise in warehousing and third-party logistics, along with strong supplier management, contract negotiation, cost analysis, and market intelligence capabilities to support a rapidly growing portfolio of global initiatives.
Our Team
Our team is responsible for enabling a resilient, cost-effective global logistics network that supports Molex's manufacturing, distribution, and customer fulfillment operations.
We partner across the enterprise to design and optimize warehousing solutions, manage strategic supplier relationships, and execute high-impact investments that shape the future of our supply chain footprint.
With the volume and complexity of projects expanding significantly, this team plays a critical role in supporting business growth through data-driven decision making and global collaboration.
What You Will Do
* Lead global category strategy for logistics, balancing cost, service, risk, and resiliency
* Drive enterprise value creation through cross-business synergies, network optimization, and integration of acquisitions
* Leverage market intelligence and analytics (rates, capacity, fuel, logistics trends) to inform strategies and mitigate volatility
* Deliver TCO improvements through cross-functional initiatives and data-driven sourcing programs
* Align and influence senior stakeholders across operations, finance, and supply chain to execute strategic priorities
* Develop and manage strategic supplier partnerships to enhance performance, innovation, and long-term value
* Enable data-driven decision making through category frameworks, baselines, and performance tracking
Skills & Capabilities
* Strategic leadership & influence: Drives enterprise outcomes by aligning cross-functional stakeholders
* Supplier strategy: Builds high-impact partnerships that deliver performance, innovation, and value
* Business & financial acumen: Connects sourcing decisions to P&L, cost drivers, and value creation
* Analytical mindset: Uses data to inform strategy, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement
* Execution & communication excellence: Leads complex global initiatives with clear, executive-level communication and strong digital fluency
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
* Experience in logistics procurement, including warehousing, transportation, 3 rd party logistics, and/or brokerage servi...
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Type: Permanent Location: Lisle, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-07-08 09:50:20
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Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Edison, NJ
Job Purpose:
As a Procurement Specialist at Hillebrand Gori, you will develop and administer procurement plans and processes for work associated with obtaining goods and services for all types of business processes including; Indirect Operations and Direct Operations.
Activities include service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing/terms negotiation, order processing, contract administration, and supplier performance management, identifying and recommending “best in class” suppliers and maintaining good relationships with those within the scope.
If you are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with experience in managing national or global customers, we would love to hear from you! Join our team at Hillebrand Gori and contribute to our success in delivering 🌍 world-class logistics solutions 📦 to our valued customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and administer procurement business processes and plans to achieve greatest value contribution, benefit realization and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensuring customer satisfaction by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service.
* Understand and analyze sourcing of warehousing and transportation capacities in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and supply as needed by the business / function in scope.
* Execute activities related to professional sourcing for key business initiatives, supply market research / intelligence to support business decisions in investments.
* Research and evaluate sourcing opportunities and support management of strategic suppliers.
· Prioritize and coordinate various procurement processes including: products & service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing/terms negotiation, order processing, contract administration, supplier performance management, and strategic sourcing.
Qualifications:
* Strongly preferred: 3-5 years of experience in shipping / logistics / supply chain management industry.
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/qualification.
* Preferred: prior experience in customer service and/or operations.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
* Preferred: experience using transportation management systems.
* Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Personal attributes:
* Empathetic and patient
* Positive, professional attitude
* Team-oriented
* Adaptable and quick to learn
* Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
You’ll be rewarded in many ways, such as:
* Belong to a diverse and dynamic culture that promotes inclusion, growth, and development.
* Participate in compre...
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Type: Permanent Location: Edison, US-NJ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-07-08 09:01:39
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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, with a hybrid schedule of in-office and work-from-home days.
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, co...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-07-05 08:11:11
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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.
Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: National Retail Manager
As the National Retail Manager, you will be the engine room of sales excellence for Elanco’s Pet Health business, turning strategy into high-performance reality at the shelf.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for transforming the sales team into influential retail partners through on-the-ground coaching, strategic execution, and capability building across Australia.
Your Responsibilities:
* Conduct regular field accompaniment and coaching with Territory Managers to observe and refine retail selling techniques and influence store-level decision-makers.
* Translate national account plans into actionable store-level tactics and deliver engaging training initiatives to drive retail staff advocacy for Elanco products.
* Partner with Regional Sales Managers to identify capability gaps and develop tailored development plans to master product launches and complex negotiations.
* Secure premium shelf space and off-location displays within key retail accounts by acting as a subject matter expert on the Australian pet specialty landscape.
* Track and report on team growth, market trends, and "Perfect Store" execution levels using Elanco’s performance and skill metrics.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
* Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent level of experience
* Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales coaching or senior sales roles within the FMCG, Retail, or Animal Health sectors
* Exceptional communication and influencing skills; current Australian driver’s license.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
* Deep understanding of the Australian retail landscape, specifically the pet specialty channel
* Proven expertise in adult-learning facilitation and training module development
* A "lead-by-example" attitude with a passion for mentoring and seeing others succeed
* Experience aligning coaching interventions with regional sales targets and national account strategies
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Type: Permanent Location: Sydney, AU-NSW
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-07-04 09:20:21
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is in search of a talented, hands-on Purchasing & Stores Manager to lead purchasing and storeroom operations at our Naheola Mill in Pennington, AL.
This role reports to the Retail Regional Purchasing Manager for Consumer Products.
This role is a key member of Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) and mill leadership teams and is responsible for executing purchasing strategy, optimizing inventory, developing the local team, and delivering long-term value through disciplined, cost-effective supply chain execution.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for category management, sourcing and procuring the critical supplies and materials that support our mills across the U.S.
SS&P partners with operations and corporate teams to apply best practices, improve decision-making, capture savings, and build internal capabilities as part of an ongoing transformation.
The Purchasing & Stores Manager is a local leader in that effort, connecting mill needs to regional and national sourcing initiatives.
What You Will Do
* Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, stores, and environmental policies and procedures.
* Lead, coach and develop purchasing and storeroom personnel to build a high-performing, inclusive team.
* Manage and oversee the purchasing and inventory of raw materials, maintenance materials, supplies and equipment for the Naheola Mill.
* Develop, implement and maintain a commodity inventory strategy that supports the company's supply chain point of view and operational reliability.
* Select vendors using appropriate procurement practices, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and compliance guidelines.
* Negotiate local and regional contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure value, quality, and reliability.
* Manage and optimize system capabilities related to purchasing and inventory management (ERP/IMS).
* Recommend and implement process improvements to maximize operating productivity, quality and efficiency while minimizing TCO.
* Represent procurement and mill operations on regional and national sourcing initiatives and cross-functional projects.
* Establish department goals, standard work and performance metrics; drive improvements across the supply function.
* Work with internal customers to identify unmet needs and deliver procurement solutions that align with mill and corporate objectives.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, operations, accounting, safety, and corporate SS&P) to implement corporate initiatives locally.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree OR at least 4 years of purchasing experience
* Demonstrated supervisory experience leading purchasing and/or storeroom teams.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Proven ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts and rel...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pennington, US-AL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-07-04 09:16:52
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Global IT Category Lead
Job Description
Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®. At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.
You were made to create what’s next: you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on bringing order to complexity and driving continuous improvement.
You hold the big picture while mastering the details, making sure every product, process, and partnership moves with precision and purpose.
You lead with the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.
In this role, you’ll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide. We’ll be Unstoppable Together.
About You
In this role, you will lead IT Procurement categories globally.
You will shape global category strategies and execution plans, assessing supplier landscapes and market trends to deliver sustained value.
Building strong partnerships with stakeholders will be essential to align with business priorities and ensure adherence to procurement policies and financial governance.
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 centre. Job responsibilities include:
* Identify and lead strategic initiatives such as tail-spend optimisation and supplier-driven innovation within IT services.
* Coordinate and implement category strategies across regions, ensuring consistency and scalability.
* Monitor supplier performance indicators and initiate reviews to drive improvements and mitigate risks.
* Manage, track, and report on IT spend / sourcing initiatives & savings in the internal tool in collaboration with regional procurement teams
* Lead the development of global category strategies for IT services including software, hardware, infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives.
* Demonstrate experience managing IT procurement categories and delivering long-term value through strategic thinking and category planning.
* Develop and manage global supplier relationships for IT services, ensuring continuity, performance, and innovation.
* Drive global category strategies to deliver top-tier results through structured negotiations.
* Coach Regional Category Managers on key negotiations and leverage digital sourcing capabilities to deliver value efficiently.
* Support the creation and maintenance of category knowledge and processes to ensure strategies remain informed and relevant.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field
* 10+ years of procurement and category management experience,...
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Type: Permanent Location: Tadworth, GB-SRY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-07-03 09:54:41
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Your Job
The Koch Supplier Strategies team is hiring a Technology Renewals Specialist who will be part of the team supporting our Koch companies in commercial strategy and contract negotiations.
In this role, you will develop and lead execution of renewal strategies for the Koch portfolio of companies.
By maintaining an accurate pipeline of renewals, you will influence the Koch companies' renewal strategies ensuring they have the right amount of time and information to make optimized renewal decisions.
Our Team
Our team serves the family of Koch companies with supplier strategy, contracts and deal negotiations primarily in the technology category.
Acting as an extension of our customers' teams, we use a framework-driven approach to understand their needs and deliver timely, profitable results.
What You Will Do
* Maintain an accurate, up-to-date pipeline of all upcoming renewals (software licenses, SaaS subscriptions, maintenance contracts, support agreements, etc.)
* Track key dates and contract terms to avoid service disruptions or unintended renewals
* Use CRM tools and renewal-specific dashboards to monitor status and report on progress
* Develop trusted supplier and customer relationships, bringing a focused discipline based on sound economic thinking
* Lead negotiation strategies including commercial terms (pricing, length of term, scope, etc.) that create near and long-term value for Koch
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Proven experience accomplishing goals independently
* Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to push through ambiguity and find answers independently
* Experience communicating and collaborating with various stakeholders and team members
* Demonstrated experience being a part of a process improvement and a willingness to challenge the status quo
* Experience working with detailed, time sensitive tasks
What Will Put You Ahead
* Background in accounting, finance, IT, or a related field
* Knowledge of technology renewals management
* Proficiency using Salesforce
* Familiarity with SaaS management software such as ServiceNow Software Asset Management, Zylo, Calero, Torii, etc.
* Ability to initiate and develop relationships related to technical products and create mutually beneficial partnerships
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 background...
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Type: Permanent Location: Wichita, US-KS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-07-03 09:54:36
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Global Direct Materials Associate Director
Job Description
Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®. At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.
You were made to create what’s next: you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on bringing order to complexity and driving continuous improvement.
You hold the big picture while mastering the details, making sure every product, process, and partnership moves with precision and purpose.
You lead with the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.
In this role, you’ll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide. We’ll be Unstoppable Together.
About You
You will be a critical member of the Procurement leadership team, this role leads the Global Direct Material Procurement categories, aligning cross‑functional stakeholders and supplier partners to drive value across the segment, reporting directly to the IFP Procurement Director
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 centre. Job responsibilities include:
* Lead a global team of 7 Procurement professionals responsible for all direct spend (Packaging, Chemicals, Adhesives& Non Wovens) across all accountable business units (excluding APAC).
* Responsible for driving all Cost and Cash targets for the Direct category globally.
* Develop & manage global supplier relationships (e.g., supplier scouting, raise supply risks / issues from Operations/ Planning, provide feedback on supplier performance)
* Identify and manage execution of strategic category initiatives (e.g., innovation), design and lead strategic sourcing events & negotiations
* Manage cross-regional executive-level engagement with business stakeholders on category needs and strategy
* Develop global category strategy and execution plans based on input from global benchmarking activities, analysis of supplier landscape and market dynamics, assess supplier landscape and category trends
* Collaborate with Finance and Category Managers to provide financial forecasts
* Optimize inbound supply chains, specifications, total delivered costs by working with manufacturing and regional category Managers
* Ensure quality & risk management, including Supplier Code of Conduct and Social Responsibility, compliance per defined internal controls and policies in category area
* People leadership to include talent development, performance management, compensation planning and organisational effectiveness
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
* Bach...
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Type: Permanent Location: Tadworth, GB-SRY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-07-03 09:54:24
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Your Job
We are seeking a principled and influential Sourcing Risk Director to help shape the future of risk, controls, and compliance across a $7 billion procurement organization spanning approximately 400 sourcing and procurement professionals and multiple ERP platforms.
Reporting to the Vice President of Continuous Improvement & Transformation, this highly visible leadership role will strengthen internal controls, reduce enterprise risk, and drive continuous improvement across the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle.
As a trusted advisor and change leader, you will translate risk insights into practical, scalable solutions that enhance performance, improve decision quality, and enable responsible growth.
You will partner closely with senior leaders across Sourcing, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Digital capabilities to build a culture where strong controls and business results go hand in hand.
Success in this role requires the ability to influence across organizational boundaries, simplify complexity, and drive adoption through clear communication and disciplined execution.
This is a unique opportunity to help modernize how procurement manages risk-leveraging data, technology, and process excellence to create a stronger, more resilient sourcing organization while enabling teams to deliver greater value to the business.
Location: This role is based at the GP Center in Downtown Atlanta, with a hybrid schedule and the expectation of being onsite at the GP Center more often than not.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of critical materials and services supporting over 100+ 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 efficiencies, and capture significant savings.
What You Will Do
* Sourcing Compliance System Leader: Own the development of the annual plan based on risk and value, working with and through our designated compliance system owners (CSO) against our compliance standards and internal controls.
* Annual Risk Assessments: lead the annual risk assessments to identify potential compliance and internal control risks and work with compliance system owners and capability leaders to develop mitigation strategies.
* Standard Work & Process Discipline: Work with the Process & Training team to embed compliance and internal controls into our standard processes, standard work and leader standard work.
* Purchasing Policy Owner: Serve as the Purchasing Policy owner, partnering with capability teams and Finance to make meaningful updates based on benchmarking, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-07-03 09:10:30
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The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will execute tactical sourcing strategies for assigned categories, ensuring cost optimization, supplier performance, and compliance. The scope of this role will include strategic sourcing activities, supplier management, compliance & risk management, market intelligence monitoring and strong cross-functional partnership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Analyze data and market dynamic for assigned product categories
* Execute category sourcing plans including timelines aligning with KPI targets
* Manage supplier matrix; ensures cost optimization and supply chain diversification per category strategy
* Collaborate with NPD to achieve target costs and launch timelines
* Support CPQ opportunities through RFQ activities
* Research and collaborate with Quality on potential new suppliers
* Actively manage suppliers’ performance through scorecards KPIs and continuous improvement programs.
* Participate in QBR for assigned key suppliers
* Execute contingency plans and dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risks.
* Collaborate with QC to ensure adherence to internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Monitor geopolitical, regulatory, and economic factors impacting supply chains and form recommendations to optimize results
* Partner with internal teams to support organizational goals and KPI targets
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
* College’s degree with preferred major in Supply Chain, International Business, Engineering or related fields.
* Minimum 5+ years in a global sourcing or procurement role
* Direct or related industry experience preferred
* Foreign language skills a plus
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Able to communicate and present information clearly and succinctly.
* Ability to negotiate effectively.
Deal effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures in a professional manner.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
Willingness to team with others and communicate differing perspectives.
* Capable of working independently and mentor team members/direct reports.
* Demonstrate critical thinking - analyze, evaluate, and form judgment
* Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
Critical thinking skills to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
* Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals.
Detail-oriented and consistent follow-through required.
* Always uphold and act according to the Libbey values and conduct business aligned with our code of business conduct.
* Ability to work flexible hours from home at night is appropriate to conduct business with counterparts in different time zones.
* Up to 20% of travel is required, some will be international
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS
* Take Control: ask for the direction and support you need to attain mastery of your objectives and owners...
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Type: Permanent Location: Toledo, US-OH
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-06-30 08:59:55
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Your Job
We are seeking an Area Manager for the Albany, GA , pine sawmill.
The Area Manager will lead the Albany, GA, WFS team in pursuing its shared vision of managing wood supply operations in a safe and compliant manner.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role in the business and partner directly with the management team.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing a mill sourcing plan for the facility based on cost and quality while maintaining the required supply of raw materials.
This position will also oversee the log quality program and scaling operations supporting the Albany facility.
Procuring more than 1 million tons of timber annually, the W&FS Area Manager will participate in wood procurement operations for the Albany, GA, Building Products facility and other GP wood-consuming mills in the basin.
The Area Manager will be responsible for working with mill counterparts to create long-term value.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific Wood and Fiber Supply plays a critical role in ensuring GP's 30+ mills maintain a reliable flow of logs, wood fiber, and chips.
W&FS operates across approximately 15 U.S.
states and sources wood from private lands owned by industrial, institutional, and individual landowners.
What You Will Do
* Environmental, health, and safety excellence: Lead the team in pursuing excellence in these areas across all aspects of performance.
* Develop points of view to set mill sourcing strategies based on cost, quality, and inventory levels.
Lead the team in executing sourcing strategies and adapting to changes in supply and demand.
* Manage all cost levels, including wood and fiber purchases and sales, as well as overhead and administrative costs.
* Establish and execute inventory strategies, including mill inventory and future supply inventory.
* Promote a Principle Based Management (PBM®) culture where integrity, compliance, innovation, and transformation are central to everyday activities.
* Maintain customer focus through consistent communication with mill partners and by providing wood cost and volume forecasts as needed.
Stay abreast of mill issues and respond with an appropriate sense of urgency.
* Develop personnel for roles with increased responsibility based on their skills and abilities.
Identify opportunities to develop talent within the team and support employees in reaching their full potential.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
* Five (5) or more years of experience in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related fields.
* Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
What Will Put You Ahead
* MBA, master's degree, or higher in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field.
* Eight (8) or more years of experience in Forestry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related fields.
* Supervisory experienc...
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Type: Permanent Location: Albany, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-06-27 09:52:22
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Grow your Skills.
Shape the World.
Wir sind DHL Freight - ein buntes Team von 9.000 Straßenfrachtexpert:innen und zertifizierten Frachtspezialist:innen aus allen Kulturen.
Wir sind in mehr als 40 Ländern tätig und stolz darauf, unseren Kund:innen die besten Lösungen für den Landtransport bieten zu können.
Dabei sind wir immer auf der Suche nach der nächsten Geschäftsmöglichkeit und erkennen potenzielle Herausforderungen frühzeitig.
Denn uns geht es nicht nur um Frachttransport - uns geht es um nachhaltige und zukunftsweisende Wege, Menschen zu verbinden und ihr Leben zu verbessern und damit unseren Beitrag zu leisten.
Wir suchen einen operativen Einkäufer (m/w/d) von Service Partnern für Deutschland und Europa bei der DHL Freight Euronet (in Vollzeit 40h/Woche) an unseren Standorten in Köln oder Hannover Langenhagen.
Welche Aufgaben Sie übernehmen
* Sie suchen die besten Lösungen! Sie sind für die Erstellung von Ausschreibungen verantwortlich und führen selbstständig den dazugehörigen Auswahl-Prozess der Transportunternehmer durch.
* Sie übernehmen die Verantwortung für das Lieferantenmanagement! Zu Ihrem Aufgabengebiet zählt die Akquisition von neuen Service Partnern und führen Vertragsverhandlungen und -bindungen (einschl.
Preisverhandlung) von Neu- und Bestandsunternehmen in Deutschland und Europa sowie der damit verbundenen Vertragsverwaltung.
* Sie kennen Ihren Bereich und Ihre Kunden! Sie sind Ansprechpartner für die externen Service Partner sowie für Ihre internen Kunden (DHL Freight Niederlassungen bzw.
Länder).
* Sie behalten den Durchblick! Sie überwachen Ihre laufenden Beschaffungsprojekte und die Entwicklung Ihrer Service Partner unter Berücksichtigung der Einhaltung der Verträge.
Womit Sie uns überzeugen
* Erfahrungen und Kenntnisse: Sie haben eine abgeschlossene kaufmännische Berufsausbildung oder ein Studium (z.B.
BWL, Logistik, Fremdsprache oder Wirtschaftswissenschaften).
Sie sprechend fließend Deutsch und bringen darüber hinaus sehr gute Englischkenntnisse mit.
Sie sind sicher im Umgang mit den gängigen MS Office-Anwendungen.
* Nice to have: Weitere Fremdsprachen (z.
B.
Polnisch) wären wünschenswert.
Idealerweise haben Sie praktische Erfahrung in der Speditions- oder Logistikbranche und/oder im Bereich Einkauf gesammelt.
* Persönlichkeit: In dieser Rolle benötigen Sie eine starke Durchsetzungsfähigkeit sowie ein ausgeprägtes Verhandlungsgeschick, um die anfallenden Verhandlungen sicher durchzuführen kombiniert mit überzeugenden Kommunikationsfähigkeiten, sowohl am Telefon als auch persönlich.
Unsere Kultur und Benefits
DHL Freight ist als TOP EMPLOYER® und Great Place to Work zertifiziert – und das aus gutem Grund.
Unsere Unternehmenskultur lebt von persönlichem Engagement: für unsere Kund:innen, füreinander, für unsere Gesellschaft und für die Umwelt.
Wir fördern Talente, belohnen exzelle...
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Type: Permanent Location: Köln, DE-NW
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-06-27 09:03:05
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Your Job
We are looking for a Storeroom Manager to deliver strategic direction and hands-on management for the storeroom at Georgia-Pacific's Pulp & Paper manufacturing plant in Toledo, OR.
This role involves overseeing all storeroom activities, managing an inventory valued at $35 million with 10,000 SKUs, and supervising a team of 6 hourly employees.
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 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
* Provide leadership for storeroom including supervision, safety management and skills development through GP's Storeroom Playbook
* Work with storeroom team, customers and suppliers to optimize inventory availability and carrying costs, in support of production and maintenance objectives
* Coordinate with procurement teams and suppliers to resolve order issues, process returns, and manage warranties.
* Sustain progressive customer focus and value creation focus in stores and team
* Meet compliance requirements for inventory accuracy, financial controls, environmental and quality verifications, receipts accuracy
* Ensure inventory management excellence, including security, replenishment, proper storage and maintenance, timely receipt and issuance, inventory count and reconciliation, new item justification, timely inventory reviews for obsolescence and proper quantities
* Create computer generated reports, analyze data, and act on report data to determine course of action for problem resolution and performance improvement
* Develop and use metrics that accurately measure key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement and elimination of waste in various stores work processes and inventory management
* Manage mill receiving process to ensure accurate and timely receipt of all procured goods
* Maintain high standard of housekeeping, organized storage layout, and efficient parts flow
* Ensure stores tools and safety equipment are maintained to be safe and reliable
* Lead meetings and initiatives with operations teams to develop action plans to facilitate process improvements and resolution of inventory control problems
* Meet materials compliance, financial controls, stores best practice objectives
* Represent facility and corporate headquarters, affiliates, and other locations during meetings of Store's Managers and others for the purpose of advancing inventory management excellence and other improvement initiatives
* Weekend duty support (remotely), approximately 4 times a year
* Weekday after hours support for locating or ordering parts
Who You Are...
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Type: Permanent Location: Toledo, US-OR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-06-26 09:40:40
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Your Job
Our Georgia-Pacific OSB facility in Clarendon, South Carolina is looking for a Storeroom Leader.
Reporting to the Purchasing & Stores Manager, this role will be responsible for managing all aspects MRO inventory to ensure it supports operations and reliability at the lowest total cost of ownership to GP.
If you have a high attention to detail and like working with a team to achieve productivity goals, this may be the job for you!
Please note this is an onsite role that is based at the GP facility in Clarendon.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific in Clarendon, SC manufactures Oriented Strand Board (OSB), compressed strands of wood chips that are bound together by adhesives which prevent moisture intrusion.
The most common uses are sheathing in walls, flooring and roof decking.
Georgia-Pacific's Building Products business has consistently been among the nation's top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers.
Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.
To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com.
What You Will Do
* Managing and owning the overall Spare Parts supply operations, including receiving and managing MRO parts, storeroom inventory, and supplies
* Responsible for developing inventory plans, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and assisting in developing criticality classifications for parts to track materials most critical to uptime.
* Working with maintenance and operations to understand inventory needs and ensure reliability is properly supported at the best total cost of ownership for GP.
* Identifying opportunities for stores-related process or workflow improvements and implementing as needed
* Conducting periodic review and analysis of the inventory including (but not limited to) cycle counting on demand reviews, overmax evaluation, slow moving inventory reviews, repair & return transactions, criticality reviews, and min/max reviews based on usage, lead time, and asset strategy.
Driving conversations on these topics to ensure inventory opportunities are appropriately addressed to create maximum value for the facility and GP.
* Ensuring the storeroom is clean and organized through shelf/bin and parts identification with corresponding database accuracy.
* Driving improvements in Vendor-Managed Inventory
* Managing new stock initiation and setup process
* Training others on stores processes, the associated value, and driving accountability.
* Following, reviewing, and sharing knowledge on all applicable Internal Financial Controls and Purchasing and Storeroom policies
* Generating material releases and follow-up as needed
* Resolving invoice discrepancies as they occur and work to resolve root causes.
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Type: Permanent Location: Alcolu, US-SC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-06-26 08:45:15
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Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS) delivers a suite of payments services to financial institutions via FedLine® Solutions, FedNowSM, Fedwire®, National Settlement Service (NSS), FedCash®, FedACH® (Automated Clearing House), and Check Services.
We are currently leading a strategic effort to transform FRFS to a national, enterprise-focused organization.
Through our evolved structure, we will meet the needs of the marketplace for new products and services more quickly, seek to provide a more robust and unified customer experience across our financial service offerings, and create new career growth opportunities for FRFS staff.
We are seeking leaders to set the vision, strategy, values, and priorities that enable FRFS to achieve its mission.
Our leaders must demonstrate a strategic, action-oriented mindset focused on intellectual curiosity, agility, accountability, and the ability to drive innovation through experimentation.
To achieve our vision for a people-focused organization with a strong collaborative and innovative culture, we expect our leaders to champion an inclusive environment and demonstrate our values in how we work and interact with each other and our broader community.
This position is responsible for customer relationship management for six Federal Reserve Districts and collateral custodial operations for the entire System as well as for processing off-line (telephone) securities transfers for customers without an electronic connection and for any Fedwire customer experiencing a service disruption.
The Fedwire Payments Specialist must possess a strong understanding of the funds and securities industry and the characteristics of its major players.
This position manages over 14,000 collateral custodial relationships for state and local governments by monitoring/analyzing collateral values to ensure collateral requirements are satisfied.
The position will be primarily on-site with residency commutable to our Boston or Atlanta office.
Position Hours will be 3-4x per week at 8:30am - 5pm and 1-2x per week at 11am - 7:30pm during your 5 day work week Monday - Friday
As part of the Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS), this position handles all aspects of the customer relationship by obtaining and authenticating documentation, establishing, closing or merging customer funds transfer or securities accounts, provides customer education, and coordinates with the customer and with other national sites that provide interfacing customer services.
Consults financial institutions, State Treasurers and local government entities throughout the United States regarding Joint Custody collateral transactions.
Analyzes collateral values to ensure compliance with the relevant Operating Circular.
Mitigates risk through weekly APS processing of FRB New York's unique responsibilities.
These responsibilities include making updates to Foreign Central Bank Services, monitoring the National Settleme...
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Type: Permanent Location: Boston, US-MA
Salary / Rate: 65000
Posted: 2026-06-25 08:00:45
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Your Job
We are searching for a talented Sourcing Engineer to join our team.
If you are looking for a way to accelerate your career and be part of a great company, this may be the opportunity for you!
In this role you will be responsible for Sourcing project planning and flawless launch.
Lead and drive launch readiness and production ramp up activities, BOM costs accuracy, MOQ's, lead times and collaborate with the Design centers, Supply Base Management & Cross Functional teams to ensure flawless launch.
You will support market analysis in collaboration with Category Management and Business Unit Product Development Teams, to design a Sourcing Strategy that supports the objectives of the project, mitigates supply risk, and leverages the Molex Approved Vendor List.
You will also Drive economic value to the Business through supplier negotiations, VAVE Implementations and Procurement Execution
Location: This is an onsite role based at our office in Rochester Hills, MI.
What You Will Do
* Partner with Molex design teams throughout Product Development Process to manage BOM cost through Product Launch
* New product supplier identification, sourcing, selection and contracting for the TIS division
* Aggressively negotiate terms as required and in accordance with internal policies
* Improve New Product Sourcing processes and increase efficiencies by partnering with technical design teams
* Ensure Category Strategies are implemented on new projects and serial production projects.
* Lead and drive VAVE workshop and regional supplier negotiations (Direct)
* Proactive supply risk management in the new product development process
* Monitor sourcing and procurement innovation trends in the marketplace, while continuing to identify process improvement opportunities and implement best supply chain practices
* Collaborate with Global Supplier Quality (GSQ) and Plant Quality on supplier and customer audits/assessments and supply base quality issues/cost recovery.
* Direct Material shortages & Supplier risk mitigation
* Consolidate supply base and spend across different new programs/projects and leverage supply base to optimize BOM costs
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or supply chain management
* 2+ years of experience in direct spend sourcing with procurement function focused on electrical and mechanical categories, ideally connectors and cable wire
* Procurement experience in the automotive industry
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience in Advanced Purchasing or New Product Development Sourcing
* Experience on supplier onboarding process
* Proven negotiations Skills
For this role, we anticipate paying $80,000 - $110,000 per year.
This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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Type: Permanent Location: Rochester Hills, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-06-25 07:44:33
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Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve.
Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated.
We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.
Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing, of beauty, personal and home care products.
We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs.
This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more.
Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.
Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty.
We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.
If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you.
Come join us and be a part of our journey.
A Brief Overview
The Buyer is responsible for supplier coordination and procurement activities related to specific turnkey customers.
This role ensures suppliers receive necessary purchasing documentation, including purchase orders and regular reporting.
The Buyer maintains system and data integrity in all areas of purchasing information management to support strategic objectives.
This position involves working closely with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance procurement processes and support business needs.
What you will do
* Coordinate with suppliers to fulfill purchasing needs and maintain working relationships.
* Provide suppliers with necessary purchasing documentation, such as purchase orders and regular reports.
* Review and respond to MRP exception reports to ensure material availability and alignment with production schedules.
* Ensure purchasing data accuracy and consistency in systems to support efficient procurement processes.
* Prepare and issue purchase orders while ensuring timely follow-ups for shipments and deliveries.
* Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement.
* Track and communicate key performance indicators related to purchasing activities.
* Support product launches and special projects by coordinating procurement for turnkey customers.
* Assist with inventory assessments, including excess and obsolete materials, and take appropriate action.
* Work closely with internal teams, including Planning and Materials, to align procurement with production needs.
* Facilitate communication with suppliers regarding lead times, order status, and any necessary adjustments.
* Collaborate on i...
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Type: Permanent Location: Chatsworth, US-CA
Salary / Rate: 77652
Posted: 2026-06-23 07:54:43
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Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve.
Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated.
We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.
Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing, of beauty, personal and home care products.
We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs.
This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more.
Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.
Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty.
We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.
If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you.
Come join us and be a part of our journey.
A Brief Overview
The Senior Buyer plays a strategic role in supplier coordination and procurement activities with a focus on turnkey customers and complex materials planning.
This position is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities to ensure alignment with business goals, driving supplier performance, and leading coordination of determined cost-saving activities.
The Senior Buyer collaborates cross-functionally to support operational excellence and provides guidance to junior team members.
This role requires a deep understanding of, inventory management strategies, data analysis, and cross-functional communication to support business growth and supply chain resilience.
What you will do
* Analyze MRP exception reports and inventory data to ensure material availability and proactively resolve issues.
* Collaborate with and champion alignment between Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supplier, and Sourcing (where applicable) to ensure trials, material availability, and accounts payable alignment to Voyant policies and procedures.
* Track supplier performance metrics (OTIF, quality, responsiveness) and support corrective action and final resolution tracking.
* Ensure data integrity in procurement systems and oversee the accuracy of purchasing information across platforms.
* Mentor and support Buyers in day-to-day activities and purchasing strategies.
* Promote and lead all tactical, site-level coordination of supply continuity, material safety, quality, & productivity
* Assess Sourcing provided information on the market, pricing, lead time, and capacity of suppliers.
* Report and act on information, where necessary, to ensure alignment with planning, customer communication, and cost mit...
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Type: Permanent Location: New Albany, US-OH
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-06-23 07:43:56
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Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Edison, NJ
Job Purpose:
As a Procurement Specialist at Hillebrand Gori, you will develop and administer procurement plans and processes for work associated with obtaining goods and services for all types of business processes including; Indirect Operations and Direct Operations.
Activities include service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing/terms negotiation, order processing, contract administration, and supplier performance management, identifying and recommending “best in class” suppliers and maintaining good relationships with those within the scope.
If you are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with experience in managing national or global customers, we would love to hear from you! Join our team at Hillebrand Gori and contribute to our success in delivering 🌍 world-class logistics solutions 📦 to our valued customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and administer procurement business processes and plans to achieve greatest value contribution, benefit realization and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensuring customer satisfaction by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service.
* Understand and analyze sourcing of warehousing and transportation capacities in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and supply as needed by the business / function in scope.
* Execute activities related to professional sourcing for key business initiatives, supply market research / intelligence to support business decisions in investments.
* Research and evaluate sourcing opportunities and support management of strategic suppliers.
· Prioritize and coordinate various procurement processes including: products & service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing/terms negotiation, order processing, contract administration, supplier performance management, and strategic sourcing.
Qualifications:
* Strongly preferred: 3-5 years of experience in shipping / logistics / supply chain management industry.
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/qualification.
* Preferred: prior experience in customer service and/or operations.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
* Preferred: experience using transportation management systems.
* Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Personal attributes:
* Empathetic and patient
* Positive, professional attitude
* Team-oriented
* Adaptable and quick to learn
* Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
You’ll be rewarded in many ways, such as:
* Belong to a diverse and dynamic culture that promotes inclusion, growth, and development.
* Participate in ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Edison, US-NJ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-06-20 07:40:16
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Your Job
Phillips Medisize, a Molex Company is seeking a Senior Customer 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)
* Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance
* 8+ years of experience in commercial contracting and negotiation roles (e.g., commercial contracting, strategic procurement, alliance management, proposal...
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Type: Permanent Location: Hudson, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-06-19 08:48:55
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Your Job
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a procurement professional, often referred to as a Procurement Leader to work in our Wichita, KS headquarters within our Procurement organization.
We are looking for entrepreneurial, highly motivated, detail-oriented individuals with problem solving skills; an intense desire to learn, improve and grow.
Our Principled Based Market business philosophy creates an environment that inspires employees to contribute knowledge and ideas, allowing them to flourish and feel rewarded.
As a Procurement Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving our company's operational success and ensuring our competitive edge in the market.
Our Team
This position will be located at our headquarters in Wichita, KS and require about 25% travel to our production facilities in the US and Canada.
What You Will Do
* Partner with business stakeholders to develop and execute procurement strategies that reduce supply chain risk and optimize total cost of ownership.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with KAES partners, suppliers, and vendors to drive performance, resolve issues, and anticipate future needs.
* Lead market discovery, challenge existing approaches, and leverage tools and technology to create value and improve how work gets done.
* Source, analyze, and negotiate market quotes and commercial terms, providing clear recommendations aligned with business objectives and Koch's risk philosophy.
* Support procurement capability at assigned sites through reporting, process discipline, and continuous improvement.
* Promote transactional excellence by coaching procurement-facing teammates, resolving disputes, and increasing adoption of tools such as Ariba, Track, and others.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, supply chain, or a related field OR an equivalent or higher level of experience
* Experience leading procurement or operational improvement initiatives.
* Experience in supplier negotiation, contract management and category management
* Experience analyzing and solving problems, while utilizing data analysis and development tools
* Experience collaborating in a fast-paced environment, successfully partnering and influencing with both internal and external customers
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience in developing strategic partnerships with key suppliers
* Experience in capital project procurement strategy development, sourcing, and execution
* Advanced data analytical skills and in leveraging data to drive business results
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.
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Type: Permanent Location: Wichita, US-KS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-06-18 08:03:13
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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.
Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: Procurement Specialist
Responsible for collaborating with global and local teams for the strategic sourcing and purchasing of direct/indirect materials and indirect services within the scope of site procurement.
This role also encompasses the identification and realization of initiatives aimed at improving the overall performance of assigned spend categories.
Your Responsibilities:
* Ensure that the needs of the local business are met through an adequate supply of goods, equipment and services while ensuring compliance needs, all laws & internal policies, procedures and global category strategies.
* Collaborate with Global Category Leaders to align and execute global procurement strategies at a local level.
Drive value creation through the local implementation of the Global strategies for goods and services, focusing on optimizing cost, quantity, time, and quality, while fostering innovation.
* Lead cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, TSMS, Quality, and Production to drive new supplier selection.
This ensures alignment with business needs to deliver quality, compliance, service, and cost-effectiveness.
* Run Sourcing Events and process Purchase Orders/Requisitions
* Spearhead supplier compliance initiatives and assist in maintaining an the site Approved Supplier List.
* Monitor compliance with pricing standards in site business plan to minimize adverse PPV.
* Defend the commercial and legal interests of the local business by setting up purchase contracts, managing disputes and mediation with suppliers.
* Collaborates with the Centralized Procurement Team (CPT) to oversee the delegation of core transactional activities ensuring the integration of CPT reporting into the APAC operational framework and frees up time for more value-added activities, such as lowering the total cost of acquisition for materials and services
* Collaborate with Supply Chain to make necessary updates to procurement aspects of Material Master Data.
* Leverages superior analytical skills to collaborate with Site Leadership on service level agreement...
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Type: Permanent Location: Chengdu, CN-51
Salary / Rate: 193000
Posted: 2026-06-17 08:16:07
