Career Opportunity:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement of chemicals, parts, labor & equipment to support the mill. The individual will work closely with internal customers (mill personnel), external customers (suppliers of products/services), Corporate Procurement and Mill Purchasing, to secure product and/or services to cover mill usage requirements.

The Procurement Specialist submits requests for quotes, reviews & evaluates bids, schedules meetings with prospective bidders & negotiations, processes and monitors blanket service purchase orders/purchase orders. Orders are awarded based on either corporate procurement contracts/agreements or mill purchasing agreements. Work within mill and corporate directives and follow guidelines in the management services above. Performs functions needed for dispute resolution/problem solving. Pre-qualifies "new" contractors with WestRock requirements for on-site support establishing agreements.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Monitor and work with operations to ensure chemicals are ordered and delivered.

• Be able to contact alternate suppliers if regularly scheduled shipments are interrupted or declare force majeure

• Leading RFP\u2019s and review of competitive proposals from suppliers for award decisions

• Contract implementation - including developing and leading negotiations of complex agreements in partnership with legal, compliance, risk, supply chain and all other stakeholders.

• Point of contact for escalation and primary negotiator to resolve mill issues with service providers

• Lead continuous improvement to drive meaningful changes in process, supplier or material to deliver value beyond price

• Process purchase requisitions and orders to secure products and/or services as required. Evaluate, and implement orders where needed.

• Coordinate and consult with internal and external customers regarding purchase requirements following corporate procurement guidelines.

• Compiles data for mill and corporate reports as requested.

• Perform internal WestRock audits and external supplier audits

• Responsible for conducting business with integrity and respect, being accountable, and actively pursuing excellence to help achieve WestRock\u2019s Path To One goals.

What you Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, with 5-8 years of procurement experience.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and present

• Strong negotiation skills & attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Self-directed with minimal supervision

• Must be able to manage a project timeline & have capability to own and drive execution for projects in which other people contribute

• Strong analytical and planning capabilities are a must, as is the ability to appropriately summarize key issues and provide guidance to individuals

• Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.