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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. The SS&P organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.

Your JobWe are looking for a contribution motivated Senior Buyer to support our Georgia-Pacific Dixie site in Fort Smith, AR. The role includes purchasingactivities in a high volume, time-critical environment. The Senior Buyer will work with the mill's requestors to understand requirements including specifications, service needs and performance expectations. They will gain experience with Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) supplies, direct materials, chemicals, equipment spare parts and outside services from external vendors. The individual will learn about national, regional, and local contract agreements and ensure compliance with applicable corporate and local policies and guidelines. This role reports directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager, and will sit onsite at our facility in Fort Smith, AR. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Our TeamGeorgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support our facilities. The SS&P organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.What You Will Do<ul><li> Ensures adherence to all safety, environmental and purchasing policies, guidelines and procedures </li><li> Utilizes company's purchasing system to process purchase orders from requisitions </li><li> Ensures the contractual document accurately reflects the terms and conditions of purchase, including payment terms, freight terms, incoterms, and other key commercial terms </li><li> Issues requests for quotations, analyzes and evaluates quotes, negotiates price and terms, and exercises independent judgment to select suppliers based on lowest total cost of ownership </li><li> Knowledgeable of Company's strategic supply agreements and utilizes these to maximize value </li><li> Collaborates with internal requestors to understand requirements (e.g., specifications, scopes of work, performance and timing requirements) </li><li> Demonstrates high level of customer focus and sense of urgency </li><li> Uses strong verbal and written communication skills to solve problems and provide status updates to customers and suppliers (e.g., commitment dates) </li><li> Analyzes root causes of accounts payable exceptions and takes steps to resolve and prevent </li><li> Initiates changes to improve the effectiveness of the purchasing process </li><li> Manages own time to accomplish goals and prioritize a variety of tasks </li><li> Responsible for administration of contractor management tools, including Ariba and Track </li><li> Manages contractor time keeping via Track </li><li> Collaborates with Track manager and other Track administrators to identify ways to improve the tool </li></ul> Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) <ul><li> Bachelor's degree or 4 years of procurement experience </li><li> Experience in purchasing or similar field (e.g. store room, inside sales, accounting, supply chain analyst) </li><li> Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and Outlook (email and calendar) </li></ul>What Will Put You Ahead<ul><li> Advanced Excel knowledge, including pivot tables and data analysis </li><li> SAP buying experience </li><li> Knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures and key commercial terms such as freight payables, incoterms and delivery terms </li><li> Experience negotiating contracts at a local, regional and/or national level </li><li> Experience working in a manufacturing or maintenance environment </li></ul>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 , aquí , or tu ).#LI-CH2

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Georgia-Pacific

Sr. Buyer - Fort Smith

Accounting

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Administrative Management

Analysis Skills

Ariba

Best Practices

Business Strategy

Cargo/Freight

Category Management

Communication Skills

Contract Negotiation

Corporate Policies

Customer Relations

Data Analysis

Diversity

Entrepreneurship

Establish Priorities

Inside Sales

Maintain Compliance

Maintenance Services

Manufacturing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Negotiation Skills

Philosophy

Pivot Tables

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Price Quotes

Problem Solving Skills

Procurement Management

Procurement Strategy

Product Development

Project/Program Management

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

Recycling

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Root Cause Analysis

Safety/Work Safety

Sourcing Strategy

Spreadsheets

Supply Chain

Time Tracking

Total Cost of Ownership

Vendor/Supplier Selection

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We offer a proven, all-inclusive framework that includes strategic tools, cutting-edge technology, personalized coaching, ongoing training, and accountability measures—all designed to drive your success. Join and gain in-house marketing and design services, daily live professional development opportunities, superior technology that eliminates up to 75% of daily tasks, and more.

<h3>Summary</h3>Join an elite team and elevate your career alongside the top 20% of real estate professionals in North America.Step into the role of a Buyers Agent and enhance your expertise with the backing of our comprehensive support system. We offer a proven, all-inclusive framework that includes strategic tools, cutting-edge technology, personalized coaching, ongoing training, and accountability measures—all designed to drive your success. Bring your ambition and commitment; we’ll provide the resources you need.Beyond limitless opportunities for career advancement, you’ll enjoy benefits such as revenue sharing, health insurance, equity participation, vesting programs, and exclusive investment opportunities.<h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Execute PLACE lead generation systems weekly  </li><li>Conduct two open houses monthly </li><li>Convert prospecting and lead generation activities to appointments</li><li>Participate in weekly script practice per team standards</li><li>Participate in team activities per team standards</li><li>Commit to weekly 1:1 coaching session, weekly trainings, and Partner Call</li><li>Consult with buyers, convert with signed buyer agreements and identify homes</li><li>Write and negotiate offers on behalf of your buyers</li><li>Track activities and clients with PLACE Technology</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3>You are an intrinsically motivated sales professional with a competitive spirit. You are excellent at building rapport, listening to the needs of others and identifying solutions. Prospecting and lead generation are your strength zones. Overcoming objections comes naturally. You are a strong communicator and committed to service.<ul><li>Team player</li><li>Licensed real estate professional</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Learning based, growth-minded </li><li>Organized</li><li>Willingness to learn scripts and dialogues </li><li>Excellent time management skills </li><li>Industry experience preferred</li></ul><h3>About-our-team</h3>We are powered by PLACE, a broker-agnostic business services and technology platform transforming the industry for top agents and their customers. Join and gain in-house marketing and design services, daily live professional development opportunities, superior technology that eliminates up to 75% of daily tasks, and more. We invest in your future by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, so you can dream bigger while gaining exponential leverage and success within our powered by PLACE team.

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Design Services

Lead Generation

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Marketing

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Real Estate

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Scripting (Scripting Languages)

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Time Management

Brivity

The six-month time in position rule can be waived for CCO employees under the following circumstances: employees who were in an acting role and have returned to their home base position, employees who are currently in an acting/limited-service role applying to the same role that is RFT, employees who were unable to return to a homebase position at the end of their acting role, or limited-service employees that are unable to secure a lateral or promotional position for continued employment at the end of their limited assignment. Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Support the execution of digital media campaigns across a variety of paid advertising platforms, such as Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, programmatic vendors to support talent attraction initiatives. - Collaborate with content and creative teams to ensure ad visuals and messaging align with campaign goals. - Assist in tracking media budgets, pacing, and performance to ensure campaigns stay on target. - Analyze campaign metrics and help optimize performance by adjusting bids, audiences, and placements as needed. - Prepare and distribute performance reports, offering insights and trends to stakeholders. - Manage vendor relationships and support invoicing, trafficking, and campaign QA. - Stay up to date on digital media trends, tools, and best practices relevant to talent attraction.Maximus employees who have completed at least six months in their current position are eligible to apply for a posted position, and any exceptions to the six-month minimum are handled on a case-by-case basis by that specific project.The six-month time in position rule can be waived for CCO employees under the following circumstances: employees who were in an acting role and have returned to their home base position, employees who are currently in an acting/limited-service role applying to the same role that is RFT, employees who were unable to return to a homebase position at the end of their acting role, or limited-service employees that are unable to secure a lateral or promotional position for continued employment at the end of their limited assignment. This role requires consistent availability during Eastern Time (EST) business hours, regardless of location.Minimum Requirements 1-2 years of experience in digital marketing, media buying, or a related field, including internships -Experience managing or supporting paid digital media campaigns preferred -Experience working with Recruitment or talent acquisition marketing campaigns preferred -Takes ownership and follows through without constant direction -Proactively identifies issues and proposes solutions -Open to feedback and applies it quickly -Balances speed and accuracy in a high-volume environmentThis position is fully remote and will require a home office.Home Office Requirements:-Reliable high-speed internet service-Minimum 25 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity-Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speedsEEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com. Minimum Salary $ 55,000.00 Maximum Salary $ 71,000.00 <ul><li/></ul><img alt=" " height="1" src="https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=57466db41eb02376bfb09abdf554492f&view" width="1"/>

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