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Form of workND Paper is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, and a leading paper product manufacturer globally. We are an environmentally friendly company manufacturing various types of high-quality paper, paper-based packaging materials and pulp. Our mills in Rumford, ME and Biron, WI are fully integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill, in Old Town, Maine, is producing unbleached Softwood pulp. We are proud of our 1,300 dedicated employees, who together produce 1.1 million metric tons of paper annually.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
- Manage a remote team of Sourcing Specialists and Purchasing Assistants
- Utilize Strategic Sourcing process to support sourcing projects, leveraging scale, including our China HQ Purchasing team.
- Perform spend management and identify new sourcing opportunities based on qualitative and quantitative data analytics (supplier research, master data, market basket analysis, price analysis, etc.)
- Support sourcing projects from kick-off to implementation
- Administer company-wide Supplier Risk Management program
- Manage procurement contracts database and liaise with General Counsel
- Support Procure-to-Pay process improvement efforts
- Support KPI and Market analytics reporting
- Support category managers on supplier management (supplier performance, quarterly business review, etc.)
- Other ad hoc projects and analysis as assigned
Attributes for Success:
- Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
- Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
- Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
- Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business
- Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve
- Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
- Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight, and stewardship.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 7+ years of Sourcing experience
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite, emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint, SAP preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Must be able to travel up to 25%
- Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Preferred:
- Majored in supply chain or a business-related major
- Experience working in a global sourcing / global environment
- Experience managing a remote team
No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.
