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Associate Category Leader

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
133 Peachtree Street Northeast (Show on map)
Mar 27, 2026
Your Job GeorgiaPacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is seeking a Associate Category Leader to support category strategy execution and daytoday sourcing activities across Process Equipment and related spend categories. This role blends category management fundamentals with handson sourcing execution and is designed to build the skills and experience needed to grow into a future Category Leader role. In this position, you will manage smaller or less complex categories and sourcing initiatives, while supporting senior Category Leaders through data analysis, opportunity identification, process management, and execution of category strategies at the facility and operational level. You will play a key role in translating strategy into action, supporting plant needs, resolving daytoday sourcing issues, and strengthening the overall effectiveness of the SS&P organization. This role is based at GP Center in Downtown Atlanta, offers a hybrid work schedule, and will travel ~10-25%. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Our Team GeorgiaPacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing, and procurement of critical supplies and materials supporting more than 140 locations across the United States. SS&P is undergoing a transformation focused on building stronger category management capabilities, improving decisionmaking through data and analytics, and partnering more closely with operations to deliver sustainable value. This role offers broad exposure to sourcing execution, category management, supplier engagement, and operational partnership, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their procurement and commercial capabilities. What You Will Do Support Category Leaders in the development and execution of category strategies and sourcing plans Help translate category strategies into actionable plans at the facility and operational level Manage smaller categories, subcategories, or discrete sourcing initiatives with appropriate guidance Lead and support competitive sourcing events, negotiations, and supplier selections for assigned categories or initiatives Address daytoday sourcing, supplier, and pricing issues that arise for operations Support implementation of contracts, pricing changes, and sourcing decisions at facilities Analyze spend, pricing, and market data to identify cost, value, risk, and compliance opportunities Support shouldcost analysis, benchmarking, and financial modeling to inform sourcing decisions Track and report category spend, savings, supplier performance, and strategy adherence Support sourcing and category management processes, tools, and standard work Help identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency across the team Assist with change management and continuous improvement initiatives within SS&P Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and other internal stakeholders to understand needs and support execution Support supplier performance management, issue resolution, and risk identification Build foundational supplier and stakeholder relationship management skills Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 2-5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, operations, finance, engineering, or a related analytical or commercial role Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and recommendations Experience supporting sourcing events, supplier interactions, or operational problemsolving Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a crossfunctional environment Willingness to travel approximately 10-25% Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field Exposure to manufacturing, plant operations, maintenance, or engineering environments Experience with spend analysis, cost modeling, or sourcing analytics Familiarity with category management concepts such as TCO, shouldcost, or supplier performance management Interest in developing into a broader category management or strategic sourcing role At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #LI-CH2