Continuous Improvement Manager - Procurement

Continuous Improvement Manager

Manages and oversees continuous improvement programs in both Direct and Indirect procurement, primarily domestic, for Smurfit Westrock. This role will be involved in facilitating continuous improvement projects, operations performance excellence and supplier innovation projects by effectively engaging supplier and mill resources. Additionally, this role will be involved in aspects of the strategic sourcing process, including project planning, specifications development, and supplier engagement, evaluation, selection, and new supplier implementation. Leads continuous improvement projects for the Direct and Indirect Procurement area of spend, capturing savings through project realization and Total Cost of Ownership contracts with suppliers in support of company goals and objectives. Works closely to build a working relationship with functional stakeholder teams and suppliers to ensure effective implementation plans and cost savings are executed, tracked, and continuously improved. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working independently and in a team environment.

Position Requirements :

• Willingness to travel to domestic locations and possible international locations as needed (~25%).
• 3-5+ years of work experience in a paper manufacturing environment.
• Highly capable in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Sharepoint and ability to support and lead data analytics.
• Expertise in project management.
• Strong capability to forecast value (saving, working capital and avoidance) associated with continuous improvement and sourcing benefit.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Leadership and managerial experience.

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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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.