Procurement Specialist- Real Estate & Construction

Company Statement: Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth. Overview:

The Procurement Specialist plays a key role in supporting the procurement function by managing the day-to-day operations of the procurement process. This position ensures the efficient execution of procurement activities, sourcing products and services, ensuring compliance with policies, and providing support to internal stakeholders. The Procurement Specialist will collaborate with nternal and external stakeholders to maintain smooth procurement workflows and aim to achieve optimum value delivery without compromising quality and/or safety.

Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement Operations

• Support RFP and vendor evaluation processes to ensure fair, competitive sourcing and alignment with business needs.
• Optimize procurement synergies across plants, in coordination with Global strategy and directives
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships to secure best terms, ensuring alignment with company standards for compliance, safety, and ethical conduct.
• Where applicable, create and monitor POs and work with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules, ensuring timely receipt of goods and services.
• Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to purchase orders, such as pricing or quantity variances.
• Provide administrative and analytical support for real estate transactions and related documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards.
• Support internal audits and documentation processes to ensure proper record-keeping for all procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in procurement operations, including automation and system enhancements.
• Assist in the onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring they are familiar with company procurement processes and requirements.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure all sourcing and site activities align with organizational requirements and the broader real estate strategy.
• Communicate status updates, timelines, and potential risks to key stakeholders.
• Assist in the coordination of internal reviews and approvals related to real estate commitments and vendor selections.
• Collaborate with the finance department to resolve any discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with real estate brokers, consultants, and property managers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure adherence to delivery schedules and quality standards.
  
  

Reporting and Analysis

• Maintain real estate and lease databases to track portfolio performance and costs.
• Assist in preparing dashboards and reports on key metrics.
• Track vendor performance, pricing, and service quality to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare and support materials for leadership updates, reporting, and presentations.
  
  

Qualifications

Skills and Competencies:

• Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Trust & Collaboration: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
  
  

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum of 7 years experience in real estate sourcing, site selection, leasing coordination, or related administrative support

• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier performance metrics.
• Familiarity with lease structures, real estate transactions, and market analysis.
• Experience working with brokers, suppliers, and third-party consultants.
• Proficiency in procurement software and systems; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba Guided Buying) is a plus.
• Strategic mindset with a track record of achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organization, and project coordination skills
  
  

The standard compensation for this role is $80,900 - $121,030. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate

Qualifications, Experience, Skillset, And Other Relevant Factors

Compensation Statement: The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience. Benefits Statement: Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements. EEO Disclaimer: Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.