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At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.

Come grow with us!

**Location** : Memphis, TN

**Reports to** : Sourcing Director, North America

Are you a recent graduate ready to launch your career in supply chain and procurement? We’re seeking a Global Sourcing Associate who is passionate about data, curious about global markets, and excited to work with international teams. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow their analytical capabilities while learning the strategic side of sourcing raw materials and managing supplier relationships across North America, Europe, and Brazil.

Eager to make a difference? Apply today and grow your career with us!

What You’ll Work On

As a Global Sourcing Associate, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that drives value across the organization through strategic sourcing and supplier management. You’ll:

+ Support the development and implementation of contracts for raw materials and centrally managed categories.

+ Analyze supplier bids, negotiate pricing and terms, and help manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and delivery.

+ Collaborate with global colleagues to align sourcing strategies and share insights across regions.

+ Use data analytics and visualization tools to support sourcing decisions and category strategies.

+ Create and improve reporting tools to track spend, supplier performance, and sourcing effectiveness.

+ Engage with manufacturing facilities to understand their needs and ensure sourcing solutions meet operational goals.

What You’ll Learn

+ How strategic sourcing impacts global supply chains and business performance.

+ Best practices in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.

+ How to use tools like Power BI, Alteryx, and SAP to turn data into actionable insights.

+ How to collaborate across cultures and time zones with teams in Europe and Brazil.

What You’ll Need

+ A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

+ Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, Alteryx, or similar tools is a plus.

+ Interest in global markets and sourcing strategies.

+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

+ Familiarity with systems like SAP and Coupa is helpful but not required.

+ Prior experience in a manufacturing or procurement environment is a bonus, but not necessary—we’ll help you learn!

Competencies

+ Development Minded

+ Agile

+ Inclusive and Collaborative

+ Team Oriented

Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Details

Job Family** **Supply & Logistics

Job Function** **Logistics/Supply Chain Planning

Pay Type** **Salary