Purchasing & Stores Manager

About the role

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.

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).
• Prowess in negotiating and managing vendor contracts and relationships.
• Willingness to travel (up to :10% depending on needs).

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Business or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industry, especially pulp & paper/cellulose operations.
• Experience with inventory management software / ERP systems and implementing system/process changes.
• Experience evaluating operational spend and driving procurement transformation.
• Track record of delivering cost savings, improving reliability, and optimizing total cost of ownership.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.