Georgia Pacific
Georgia‑Pacific’s Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is seeking a Category Leader to optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) for one of its most strategic categories – Caustic Soda. This role will be responsible for building an in-depth category and market POV’s (Points of View), developing the category strategy and managing key drivers of the category spend, including setting the contract and pricing strategy, cost reduction initiatives, and demand management plan. The Category Leader for Caustic will also align with Business & Operations leaders to advance the business vision through category priorities, and partner with others to execute on the opportunities identified.
The Category Leader for Caustic Soda will be part of the broader Chemicals category sourcing team within the SS&P organization. This role is based in GP Center in downtown Atlanta. You will enjoy a hybrid schedule of remote and office days.
What You Will Do
Develop, communicate, and execute a clear category vision and strategy aligned with Business, Operations, and Sourcing leadership to maximize value creation.
Conduct comprehensive market intelligence activities: collect, analyze, and interpret global supply market data, competitor behavior, price‑setting mechanisms, and benchmark the competitive landscape to identify risks and opportunities.
Apply category management expertise (should‑cost, value chain, economic and financial analysis) to drive actionable insights, frame Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and execute strategies with intelligent risk‑taking.
Own and monitor category spend, supplier base, savings, adherence to strategy, and develop/manage price change mechanisms consistent with contracts and category needs.
Lead negotiations aligned with business risk tolerance to secure optimal terms and drive savings.
Manage supplier relationships end‑to‑end, including supplier development, dispute resolution, performance management, risk identification, quantification, and mitigation.
Drive cross‑functional collaboration by leading category customer relationship management, steering category teams, and fostering alignment among Koch company stakeholders.
Champion transformation and change management by facilitating the implementation of step‑change initiatives that significantly improve business performance.
Demonstrate strong curiosity, proactive problem‑solving, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
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 (POV’s), competitive bidding/benchmarking, should‑cost analysis, price‑setting mechanisms
Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment
Ability to travel at least 10‑25%
What Will Put You Ahead
Proven track record in delivering year‑over‑year cost savings and driving cost reduction and transformational change projects
Sourcing / Category Management, Consulting, or Finance experience
Prior P&L responsibilities
Bachelor’s Degree
Advanced Degree or MBA
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, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 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).
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.
About Georgia‑Pacific 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.
Salary Salary: $119,000.00 – $161,000.00 (Atlanta, GA)
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The Category Leader for Caustic Soda will be part of the broader Chemicals category sourcing team within the SS&P organization. This role is based in GP Center in downtown Atlanta. You will enjoy a hybrid schedule of remote and office days.
What You Will Do
Develop, communicate, and execute a clear category vision and strategy aligned with Business, Operations, and Sourcing leadership to maximize value creation.
Conduct comprehensive market intelligence activities: collect, analyze, and interpret global supply market data, competitor behavior, price‑setting mechanisms, and benchmark the competitive landscape to identify risks and opportunities.
Apply category management expertise (should‑cost, value chain, economic and financial analysis) to drive actionable insights, frame Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and execute strategies with intelligent risk‑taking.
Own and monitor category spend, supplier base, savings, adherence to strategy, and develop/manage price change mechanisms consistent with contracts and category needs.
Lead negotiations aligned with business risk tolerance to secure optimal terms and drive savings.
Manage supplier relationships end‑to‑end, including supplier development, dispute resolution, performance management, risk identification, quantification, and mitigation.
Drive cross‑functional collaboration by leading category customer relationship management, steering category teams, and fostering alignment among Koch company stakeholders.
Champion transformation and change management by facilitating the implementation of step‑change initiatives that significantly improve business performance.
Demonstrate strong curiosity, proactive problem‑solving, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
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 (POV’s), competitive bidding/benchmarking, should‑cost analysis, price‑setting mechanisms
Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment
Ability to travel at least 10‑25%
What Will Put You Ahead
Proven track record in delivering year‑over‑year cost savings and driving cost reduction and transformational change projects
Sourcing / Category Management, Consulting, or Finance experience
Prior P&L responsibilities
Bachelor’s Degree
Advanced Degree or MBA
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, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 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).
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.
About Georgia‑Pacific 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.
Salary Salary: $119,000.00 – $161,000.00 (Atlanta, GA)
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