About this role
<p class="text" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Company</span></span></span></b></p> <p class="text" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.</span></span></span></p> <p class="text" style="text-align:justify"><br> <span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.</span></span></span></p> <p class="text" style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Procurement Manager (Manufacturing / Packaging Environment)</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Location: Beaver, West Virginia</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Role</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead and develop sourcing strategy across key categories, supporting operational performance, cost optimisation, and supplier partnerships within a dynamic industrial environment, with a particular focus on raw materials procurement within plastics and packaging (e.g. APET, rPET, PS, PP).</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">This role plays a critical part in ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and commercial value creation, working closely with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Define and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manage strategic sourcing activities across key categories (raw materials, packaging, services, etc.), including key polymer/raw material categories</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to deliver cost savings and value improvement</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and performance frameworks</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Drive cost optimisation initiatives, including spend analysis and benchmarking</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure supply continuity and risk mitigation across the supply base</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to support business goals</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Monitor commodity markets, price developments, and supply trends to inform sourcing and negotiation strategies</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support budget planning and cost forecasting activities</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manage and coordinate recycling, reprocessing, and waste streams (including external partners), supporting sustainability and circular economy initiatives</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Your Profile</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Proven track record in supplier negotiation and cost management</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance cost, quality, and supply risk</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, operational environment</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong analytical capability (spend analysis, market insights, cost modelling)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience with ERP/SAP and procurement systems</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Why This Role?</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Key position supporting operational performance and cost competitiveness</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and procurement improvement initiatives</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">High level of cross-functional exposure and business impact</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Apply Now!</span></span></b></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.<br> <br> At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.</span></span></span></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">***Please be aware of recruitment scams. Klöckner Pentaplast will never ask candidates to provide payments, bank details, national identification numbers, or any other sensitive personal information during the interview process. 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