Procurement Manager

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At Suzano, we believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. This union gave rise to a meaningful attitude : innovability, which guides us in thinking outside the box and looking beyond to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. We plant and grow trees. We transform this renewable raw material into innovative and sustainable bioproducts that are part of the everyday life of over 2 billion people. We cultivate life on the sheet of the notebook that teaches children, in the diaper that protects babies, in the biodegradable cup of coffee that does not harm the environment, in absorbent papers and in the convenience of using sustainable packaging.

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About the Role

Suzano is looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team at our Pine Bluff, AR facility. This role will be essential in developing, implementing, and overseeing strategies and processes related to the management of purchases for all items categorized as Services, MRO, Raw Materials, General Shutdowns (services and materials), Capex, Obsolete Assets, and Waste Sales for the company. You will also manage and organize the storeroom, ensuring efficient inventory control.

What You're Going to Do

• Manage, develop, and implement strategy, policy, procedures, and system solutions for the acquisition of Services, Raw Materials, MRO, Waste Sales, Capex items, and the management of Obsolete Assets for Packaging;
• Manage, develop, and implement strategy, policy, procedures, and system solutions for the storeroom;
• Manage, develop, and implement the strategy for General Shutdowns;
• Align and ensure the best purchasing strategy for the team serving the Packaging, guaranteeing excellence in service levels;
• Manage, develop, and train people and teams focused on results, innovation, and productivity;
• Ensure the achievement of goals and conduct periodic performance evaluations using key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Establish goals and define strategies to reduce costs, seeking new sourcing opportunities both locally and internationally;
• Support the analysis and preparation of the annual expense and investment budget;
• Ensure proper service delivery to internal customers and compliance with SLAs;
• Maintain relationships with other company departments to foster a creative and innovative environment;
• Encourage employee participation in meetings and working groups that add value to common activities and contribute to streamlining routines.

Additional Responsibilities

What We Expect from You

What We're Looking For

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment undergoing change and growth

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to build a resilient and capable team.

Ability to understand technical details, and support team members.

Professionals who share our values Suzano - People and Culture. Read more here : https : / / www.suzano.com.br / en / suzano / about-us / people-and-culture

We are pleased to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package for this role, which includes :

Multiple plan options with nationwide networks to support your physical health and preventive care.

Company-paid basic coverage and optional plans to protect you and your loved ones.

Short-term and long-term coverage to help protect your income in case of illness or injury.

Automatic enrollment with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.

Tax-advantaged accounts with company contributions to help manage healthcare expenses.

Options for healthcare, limited-purpose, and dependent care expenses.

Additional protection through accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

As a global company, we take pride in our diverse workforce and place a strong emphasis on equal opportunities and diversity. We invite everyone who is enthusiastic about our company to apply, regardless of age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, or religion. If we have piqued your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

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