Procurement Enablement Manager

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Position Title: 

Procurement Enablement Manager

Pay Rate:

$125,900 - $167,800

Final PL will be based on experience and qualifications. Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.  Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s Annual Incentive Plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Hybrid

Physical Location:

International Paper

International Place

6400 Poplar Ave.

Memphis, TN 38197

901-419-9000

(Preferred)

The Job You Will Perform:

• The Enablement manager works to support various staff groups in Procurement and Sourcing with analysis, reporting & critical processes to realize value through enabling strategies and executing them with the business. This position reports to the Director, Procurement  Enablement & Execution. 
• Responsible for Implement, manage & maintain critical processes such as: Outline Agreements, Contract Setup, Catalogs, Rate Databases- based upon approved upon pricing from Category Leads for Strategic Sourcing Portfolio
• Collaborate with Category Leaders and influence buy-channel and compliance strategy to result in realizable savings
• Responsible for team creating compliance tracking for strategic categories and monitor across all sites, identifying trends and key takeaways
• During implementation, explain user experience and system-based changes, address technical applications and concerns at leadership levels of the organization, serve as an escalation point for facility level discussions

• Responsible for continuously improves data and reporting infrastructure by automating workflows, improving data quality- collaborating with Strategic Sourcing Teams and Procurement Innovation
• Continuously improves the analytical resources available to Procurement and Sourcing through collaboration with Procurement Innovation
• Accountable for continuous auditing of buy-channel tools functionality and accuracy of contents (catalogs, OAs, Track), escalating systematic/broad-spread issues that prevent compliance to Category Leads
• Leads enablement support of value-added initiatives and category management strategies in addition to sourcing events support
• Accountable and responsible for coordination of plant communications and maintaining holistic communication calendar to drive strategies and ensure right content and depth of communications
• Ensure that Enablement team provides key input on category needs and challenges to Category Leads
• Ensures communication of requirements/challenges around implementation during Sourcing events prior to awards
• Coaching and skill development of Enablement team soft and hard skills and functions
• Design, build, develop and improve upon processes, workflows and automations to promote compliance and ease of Procurement with our stakeholders
• Liaison to COE for technical support on sustain functions regarding Buy-Channel tools and other procurement related systems
• Liaison to Procurement Innovation for support on data sources, skill development support, process consistency, and tool selection
• This is managerial role responsible for performance evaluations, hiring and recruitment, team development.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Analytics, Data Science, Supply Chain Management, Finance or other suitable degree
• 7-10 years’ of procurement leadership experience is desired; including work on cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Data visualization tools (Power BI and/or Tableau) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and automation skills
• Experience in building teams
• Strong Proficiency in SAP
• Exposure to SQL, Alteryx, Fabric, Power Automate, and Python preferred but not necessary
• Demonstrated competencies in customer focus, problem solving, process management, and learning agility
• Proactive nature, self-driven, ability to work independently, looking to continually improve

Competencies:

• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Builds Effective Teams
• Business Insight
• Ensures Accountability

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper 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.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper 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.  International Paper 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Memphis  TN  38197