Global Sourcing Associate Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee
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Job Description
Global Sourcing Associate
Req #2514
Memphis, TN, USA Job Description
Posted Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM | Expires Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world. Come grow with us!
WHO WE ARE
This position is part of the Global Sourcing NA Group and will be located in with potential future placement in one of our manufacturing locations.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a Global Sourcing Associate who will play a key role in driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier management across the organization. Responsible for the contract development, negotiations, implementation and ongoing supplier management associated with the corporate-wide procurement for Raw Materials and other centrally lead categories as needed. Role also has a focus on data analysis, reporting development, and data visualization to support all buying categories.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Establishing contracts for materials and services, in accordance with corporate policy, to obtain maximum value for Sylvamo in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and continuing service. This includes obtaining competitive bids (or sole source negotiations where necessary), thoroughly evaluating bids, negotiating improved value, awarding/implementing contracts and managing on-going supplier relationships.
Through collaborative negotiations and in partnership with suppliers, provide cost effective raw materials on time that consistently meet expectations of all the Company’s major manufacturing plants in the U.S. and globally.
Develop and implement supplier programs to provide long-term best value while ensuring that the Company stays on the leading edge in the suppliers’ development of new, improved, technically advanced materials, while engaging technology and business stakeholders.
Full responsibility for all Category related activities. These include, but are not limited to: the Strategic Sourcing process, price control, proposal analysis, negotiating improved value, awarding & implementing contracts, communications with manufacturing facilities, and managing contracts to ensure on-going supplier relationships.
Act as main point of contact for all department data and spend analysis to support category strategy and analysis.
Complete monthly and ad hoc reporting as needed and develop new reporting tools to support category management and department improvement efforts.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
The essential requirements of the job include:
A BS/BA degree in Management, Supply Chain, Finance or engineering is required or equivalent purchasing related experience.
Advanced analytics skill including Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, Business Warehouse or other analytical tools.
Knowledge of basic product function through experience or self-study is preferred.
Work experience at a manufacturing facility is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Systems Knowledge:
SAP, Coupa.
IT WOULD BE A PLUS IF YOU ALSO POSSESS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN
COMPETENCIES Development Minded
Agile
Inclusive and Collaborative
Team Oriented
Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Sylvamo 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.
