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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement Manager to join our team. As the Manager, Procurement, you will be responsible for sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and strategic management for packaging. This role will focus on developing and executing category strategies, driving cost savings, supplier relationships and ensuring performance across the supplier base. Additionally, you will drive process standardization, continuous process improvement, and cost savings, across the enterprise.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

* Develop and implement category strategies, aligned with overall procurement and business objectives

* Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management to ensure cost savings, quality and timely delivery

* Manage supplier relationships, including performance management, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives

* Monitor market analysis and benchmarking to identify trends, opportunities and supply chain risks to mitigate potential disruptions

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Planning, and Logistics to align capabilities with business needs

* Improve supply chain assurance through a thorough understanding of market drivers that impact the timely delivery of goods and services to our manufacturing sites for the best value.

* Drive the standardization of procurement processes through stakeholder engagement and alignment across all business segments to ensure we optimize our purchasing power and create transactional efficiency.

What you need to succeed:

* Bachelor\u2019s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA or Master\u2019s degree preferred)

* Minimum 5 years of procurement experience with at least 3+ years in packaging or direct materials procurement in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

* Proven experience in category management and strategic sourcing

* Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship management skills

* Ability to easily build relationships with stakeholders and resolve potential conflicts

* Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex contracts with key suppliers

* Strong communication skills, ability to develop relationships, and lead through change.

* Ability to work across multiple teams and lead through influence.

What we offer:

* Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

* Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

* An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

* A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work.

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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.