Sappi Looking for Procurement Manager at Cloquet, MN Full Time

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Communicate all corporate sourcing initiatives (and their potential impact) to mill leadership.
• Function in the role of Commodity Manager for a given spend category (i.e. Maintenance, Repair and Operating (MRO) Supplies/Industrial Services) for all of Sappi North America.
• Responsible for analyzing the spend, developing spend sub-groupings and sourcing strategies, and implementing the strategic sourcing process leading to more effective third party spend.
• Responsible for making sure that the appropriate mill level procurement activities necessary to support mill operations occur efficiently while delivering the required results.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the on-site Procurement Team
• Assist Commodity Managers to develop comprehensive and professional sourcing plans and to complete internal data discovery, scope and specification development, market due diligence, competitive intelligence, RFIs and RFPs
• Collect and evaluate RFIs and RFPs (as appropriate) using best in class sourcing tools, techniques and business practices
• Negotiate complex agreements, statements of work, and service level agreements, with manufacturers, distributors, and service providers, either singly or as part of a team
• Facilitate Sappi’s internal process for approval, execution and lifecycle management of agreements
• Lead implementation and rollout of negotiated agreements to ensure full utilization and supplier compliance with negotiated terms
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement through structural cost reduction and performance improvement, involving suppliers, as required
• Assist Commodity Managers in developing compelling business case/analysis to drive meaningful change in process, supplier or material as appropriate to meet sourcing/strategic objectives
• Measure supplier performance against key business objectives. Participate in formal supplier business reviews, including but not limited to supplier evaluations, supplier audits and other related activities
• Analyze commodity spend data and define spend subgroups
• Establishes and builds upon relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to increase competitive bidding and bring value to the organization
• Assure Procurement compliance with ISO Certification(s) responsibilities
• Promote and support Sappi’s sustainability initiatives in procurement including forestry certification, adherence to Sappi’s Supplier Code of Conduct and working with suppliers to meet Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiatives
• Uphold the highest standards of trust, integrity and fairness consistent with Sappi’s Code of Ethics

Skills

• Ability to articulate a broad vision or strategy into actionable tasks
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize various sourcing techniques to achieve stated goals
• Understanding of economic principles and current state of the economy
• Creativity in thinking and problem solving
• Ability to communicate and work cross-functionality across all levels of an organization
• Consulting, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, including supplier relationship management experience
• Ability to multi-task effectively while dealing with changing priorities
• Self starter with ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a timely manner with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Experience with ERP Systems such as SAP is considered a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person