GSA - Facility Buyer - Ticonderoga

At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world. Come grow with us!

About the role

Sylvamo’s Global Sourcing Associate Program is an entry-level program with a Procurement Operations focus. It is designed to give associates exposure to Sylvamo’s procurement strategy and purchasing processes, from corporate level category sourcing to implementation and sustaining activities at the manufacturing locations. The skills and knowledge gained during the program help prepare individuals for placement into a manufacturing or corporate sourcing role at one of our North America locations (Ticonderoga, NY, Eastover, SC, or Memphis TN).

Our GSA’s start their careers working in a development role for an 18-month assignment at a paper mill or corporate office location. During this time, they establish a baseline knowledge of pulp and paper manufacturing processes and the integrated supply chain in place to support the mill operations. The training period is spent carrying out a variety of purchasing and/or storeroom related assignments at the mill or corporate location, under the guidance of managers and team members. The role provides job training opportunities in key procurement responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures while optimizing price, delivery, and terms
• Follow up with vendors regarding order status and expediting needs
• Support stakeholders in the development of specifications and requirements
• Conduct competitive bid processes, analyze quotations, select or recommend suppliers, and manage delivery schedules
• Negotiate commercial terms to achieve optimal value and minimize risk while ensuring all purchase requirements are met
• Support inventory optimization efforts through data analysis and stakeholder collaboration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Transportation, Purchasing, Engineering, Operation Management, Material Management, or Supply Chain)
• Authorized to work in the United States with a 3.0 GPA or better
• Geographic flexibility
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills required, with advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel and data visualization programs preferred
• Self-starter as demonstrated by prior work experience and/or involvement in campus activities, clubs, student government, etc.

Locations

The Global Sourcing Associate will be assigned to one location within the United States for the duration of the eighteen-month development program. Associates will be given an opportunity to provide preferred locations; however, final location placement will be based on availability. Following program completion, Associates will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role in any of the North America locations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Relocation assistance when applicable
• Vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays per year