Procurement Team Lead - U.S. Operations

Procurement Team Lead - U.S. Operations at Solaris Paper, Inc Procurement Team Lead - U.S. Operations at Solaris Paper, Inc in Middletown, Virginia Posted in 14 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

About Solaris Paper Solaris Paper is one of the fastest-growing tissue manufacturers in the United States, with production facilities strategically located in California, Oklahoma, and Virginia. As part of Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP), one of the world's largest integrated paper companies, Solaris benefits from the resources, scale, and global reach of a company whose products serve customers in more than 150 countries. APP's tissue finished goods division, Tissues International, is recognized as a global leader, offering a diverse portfolio across 18 brands and five categories, produced in 18 converting factories worldwide. Our family of products include Locor® Towel and Tissue and Advanced Dispensing Systems, Livi® VPG Select and Livi® VPG towel and tissue. FIORA®, our retail brand, is one of the fastest growing U.S. consumer brands in the household paper goods category. Our Retail Private Label group provides premium private branded products that are both national brand equivalent and a competitive value. Role Overview This role serves as the senior procurement leader for Solaris Paper U.S. operations, managing procurement activities across three manufacturing sites and a team of four procurement professional; driving sourcing excellence, supplier performance, cost optimization, and supply continuity. Reporting to the Global procurement leadership and partnering with the Regional CEO, this role will develop and execute procurement strategies that support the company's growth, operational performance, and long-term competitiveness. This is a highly visible leadership position that will collaborate closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Quality teams across multiple sites ( California, Oklahoma and Virginia) while building strong partnerships with strategic suppliers. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across direct and indirect spend categories, aligned with business objectives and operational requirements
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, RFx processes, commercial negotiations, and contract management
• Manage supplier relationships and performance through structured governance, scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive cost savings, value engineering, and total cost of ownership improvements while maintaining quality and service standards
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity and strengthen supplier resilience
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support manufacturing operations, capital projects, and business growth initiatives
• Lead procurement governance, compliance, supplier qualification, and contract administration activities
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team across multiple manufacturing sites
• Utilize market intelligence, analytics, and procurement systems to improve decision-making and procurement effectiveness
• Support procurement transformation and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance Key Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required
• 10+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing procurement teams and strategic supplier relationships
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier development, and contract negotiation
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations preferred
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capabilities, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working within a matrix organization and collaborating with global stakeholders
• SAP or ERP system experience required
• CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or other relevant procurement certifications are a plus
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills Solaris Paper Inc.

is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or expression.