Global Cellulose Fibers
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Facility Buyer
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Global Cellulose Fibers
Pay Rate: $65,100 – $95,500 (varies based on experience)
Port Wentworth, GA
Category/Shift: Salaried Full Time
About the Role
Maintain strong focus on safety compliance, hazard recognition/mitigation and continual improvement.
Safely and reliably support external and internal customers’ needs by communicating effectively with Mill Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Maintenance.
Manage the mill’s purchased chemicals and consumables inventory.
Monitor and schedule all chemical and consumables forecasts to suppliers and mill leadership.
Effectively communicate with mill leadership and mill support technicians on changes to scheduled deliveries, supplier concerns, pricing updates, etc.
Promptly process requisitions less than $500,000 to ensure timely availability of materials and services and confirming receipt of all purchase orders.
Pursue opportunities to consolidate purchases and competitively source materials and services under local, regional, and national contracts.
Ensure purchased goods and services are of acceptable quality and meet established specifications and requirements.
Support corporate and regional MRO agreements consistent with Global Sourcing initiatives.
Document and report out any supplier performance issues to local and corporate buyers.
Drive value to meet or exceed the annual mill and Global Sourcing scorecard goals.
Ensure adherence to IP corporate financial and purchasing policies and procedures.
Participate on rotating afterhours/weekend duty to support mill procurement needs.
Recommend new suppliers based on quality, service, and competitive pricing.
Develop an effective supplier base and cultivate supplier relationships.
Assist Storeroom with optimization goals.
Attend MWS meetings as needed.
Support mill safety initiatives.
About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
BA or BS degree in logistics, supply chain, finance, or business administration strongly preferred
Minimum of 2 years purchasing and inventory management or equivalent experience required
Pulp and Paper Mill experience preferred
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
Power BI knowledge preferred
SAP Business Software knowledge preferred
About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.
Why GCF Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
We've Got You Covered
Medical, Dental, Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term and Long-term Disability
401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
Paid Time Off
Physical Location of Position Port Wentworth Mill 1 Bonnybridge Road Port Wentworth, GA 31407
Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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Facility Buyer
role at
Global Cellulose Fibers
Pay Rate: $65,100 – $95,500 (varies based on experience)
Port Wentworth, GA
Category/Shift: Salaried Full Time
About the Role
Maintain strong focus on safety compliance, hazard recognition/mitigation and continual improvement.
Safely and reliably support external and internal customers’ needs by communicating effectively with Mill Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Maintenance.
Manage the mill’s purchased chemicals and consumables inventory.
Monitor and schedule all chemical and consumables forecasts to suppliers and mill leadership.
Effectively communicate with mill leadership and mill support technicians on changes to scheduled deliveries, supplier concerns, pricing updates, etc.
Promptly process requisitions less than $500,000 to ensure timely availability of materials and services and confirming receipt of all purchase orders.
Pursue opportunities to consolidate purchases and competitively source materials and services under local, regional, and national contracts.
Ensure purchased goods and services are of acceptable quality and meet established specifications and requirements.
Support corporate and regional MRO agreements consistent with Global Sourcing initiatives.
Document and report out any supplier performance issues to local and corporate buyers.
Drive value to meet or exceed the annual mill and Global Sourcing scorecard goals.
Ensure adherence to IP corporate financial and purchasing policies and procedures.
Participate on rotating afterhours/weekend duty to support mill procurement needs.
Recommend new suppliers based on quality, service, and competitive pricing.
Develop an effective supplier base and cultivate supplier relationships.
Assist Storeroom with optimization goals.
Attend MWS meetings as needed.
Support mill safety initiatives.
About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
BA or BS degree in logistics, supply chain, finance, or business administration strongly preferred
Minimum of 2 years purchasing and inventory management or equivalent experience required
Pulp and Paper Mill experience preferred
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
Power BI knowledge preferred
SAP Business Software knowledge preferred
About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.
Why GCF Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
We've Got You Covered
Medical, Dental, Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term and Long-term Disability
401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
Paid Time Off
Physical Location of Position Port Wentworth Mill 1 Bonnybridge Road Port Wentworth, GA 31407
Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Global Cellulose Fibers by 2x.
Get notified about new Buyer jobs in
Port Wentworth, GA .
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