Georgia-Pacific LLC
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, managing key drivers of category spend, and implementing cost reduction initiatives, pricing strategy, and demand planning.
The Category Leader will be based in the GP Center in Downtown Atlanta and will enjoy a hybrid schedule of remote and office days.
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/or P&L ownership across multiple spend and/or product categories
Demonstrated experience developing and executing best‑practice market processes re: category strategies/points‑of‑view (POVs), competitive bidding/benchmarking, and should‑cost/price‑setting analyses
Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment
Ability to travel at least 10‑25%
What Will Put You Ahead
Bachelor’s Degree
Advanced Degree or MBA
Category Management experience in Chemicals, Outside or Purchased Finished Goods (OFG), Process Equipment, Construction Engineering Services, and MRO
Experience analyzing procurement/category spend data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making
Proven track record in delivering year‑over‑year cost savings and driving cost reduction and transformational change projects
Program Management experience, either in leading or driving Program Management Office (PMO) activities or transformational change projects in Sourcing & Procurement
Prior P&L responsibilities
Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, and more. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.
Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Category Leader
to optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) across various spend categories. This role will be responsible for developing the category strategy, managing key drivers of category spend, and implementing cost reduction initiatives, pricing strategy, and demand planning.
The Category Leader will be based in the GP Center in Downtown Atlanta and will enjoy a hybrid schedule of remote and office days.
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/or P&L ownership across multiple spend and/or product categories
Demonstrated experience developing and executing best‑practice market processes re: category strategies/points‑of‑view (POVs), competitive bidding/benchmarking, and should‑cost/price‑setting analyses
Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment
Ability to travel at least 10‑25%
What Will Put You Ahead
Bachelor’s Degree
Advanced Degree or MBA
Category Management experience in Chemicals, Outside or Purchased Finished Goods (OFG), Process Equipment, Construction Engineering Services, and MRO
Experience analyzing procurement/category spend data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making
Proven track record in delivering year‑over‑year cost savings and driving cost reduction and transformational change projects
Program Management experience, either in leading or driving Program Management Office (PMO) activities or transformational change projects in Sourcing & Procurement
Prior P&L responsibilities
Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, and more. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.
Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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