What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Sappi?
Overview
Sappi North America is seeking a Procurement Manager to serve as the primary liaison between Central Procurement and mill operations. This role leads sourcing strategies, manages procurement for direct and indirect materials and services, and drives cost savings and supplier performance in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities
A strategic, results-driven leader with strong sourcing expertise, capable of optimizing spend, leading teams, and building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.
Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Sappi North America is seeking a Procurement Manager to serve as the primary liaison between Central Procurement and mill operations. This role leads sourcing strategies, manages procurement for direct and indirect materials and services, and drives cost savings and supplier performance in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities to support mill operations, ensuring efficiency and results
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned commodity categories
- Analyze spend, drive cost reductions, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives
- Negotiate contracts, service agreements, and supplier terms
- Provide leadership and direction to the on-site procurement team
- Manage supplier performance, relationships, and continuous improvement efforts
- Partner with stakeholders to support sourcing plans, RFIs/RFPs, and business cases
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards, sustainability initiatives, and company policies
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field
- 8–10 years of procurement or relevant business experience
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred
A strategic, results-driven leader with strong sourcing expertise, capable of optimizing spend, leading teams, and building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.
Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.