VP – Chief Procurement Officer

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

. Develop and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy aligned with strategic, financial, and operational priorities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesLead💰 $264,100 - $352,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global procurement strategies, leading high-performing teams, and managing complex supplier relationships. Proficient in financial acumen, digital procurement transformation, and integrating sustainability initiatives into procurement processes.

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Global Procurement Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementDigital Procurement TransformationFinancial AcumenExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Procurement StrategySourcing StrategiesCost OptimizationSupplier InnovationSpend ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementAnalyticsAutomationDual Sourcing StrategiesGovernance Model Design

Soft Skills

Change LeadershipInfluenceTeam DevelopmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Spend AnalyticsSupplier Management TechnologiesAI-Enabled SourcingProcurement Technology Roadmap

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ResiliencyBusiness ContinuityManufacturingConsumer ProductsIndustrial ManufacturingChemicalsPackagingPaper

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy aligned with strategic, financial, and operational priorities
Build, integrate, and lead a high-performing procurement organization
Advise the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on spend management, procurement, supply markets, supply continuity, inflation management, and enterprise risk
Develop sourcing strategies across direct materials, indirect goods and services, capital equipment, manufacturing services, logistics and transportation, technology, and professional services
Deliver value through cost optimization, total cost of ownership improvements, supplier innovation, demand management, and productivity initiatives
Lead strategic negotiations with global suppliers
Design the procurement organization, talent strategy, governance model, and operating processes
Recruit, develop, and retain procurement professionals and future leaders
Establish supplier segmentation, governance, performance management, business reviews, and innovation partnerships
Develop supply chain resiliency, business continuity, contingency planning, and dual sourcing strategies
Own procurement savings targets and value creation objectives
Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, inflation management, payment strategies, and inventory collaboration
Develop and execute the procurement technology roadmap, including analytics, automation, AI-enabled sourcing, contract lifecycle management, spend analytics, and supplier management technologies
Integrate sustainability, responsible sourcing, circular economy initiatives, and ESG goals into procurement
Establish procurement policies, delegation of authority, purchasing standards, governance, and internal controls
Present procurement strategies, savings opportunities, market intelligence, and supply chain risks to the ELT and Board of Directors
Lead the North American procurement organization while establishing an integrated global procurement function
Integrate procurement, sourcing, logistics procurement, and purchasing into a unified global operating model

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fifteen or more years of progressive procurement and supply chain leadership experience within a complex global organization
Manufacturing or production environment experience beneficial but not required
Executive leadership experience in a large multinational company
Experience in packaging, paper, consumer products, industrial manufacturing, chemicals, or related industries preferred
Proven experience managing large global spend portfolios and strategic supplier relationships
Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to deliver significant enterprise value creation
Experience leading digital procurement transformation initiatives
Exceptional executive communication, influence, and change leadership skills
Bachelor’s degree required
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation and benefits programs among the industry’s best
Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process
Reasonable accommodation available