Recycle Procurement Representative

RockTenn is one of North America's leading manufacturers of paperboard, containerboard, consumer and corrugated packaging and one of the world's largest paper recyclers, with annualized net sales of approximately $10 billion. Over the years, Rock-Tenn has outpaced its peers in revenues, profitability, EBITDA and stock price. We've done this by creating and following a bold strategy of: exceeding our customers' expectations every time, creating long-term shareholder value and encouraging and rewarding employee excellence.

Since its founding in 1936, Rock-Tenn has focused on developing packaging and paperboard products that bring high value to its customers, employees and shareholders. The company now operates 240 facilities across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and China. We employ 26,000 employees and are North America's largest paper recycler, largest display manufacturer, largest pre-print linerboard producer, 2nd largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging, 2nd largest producer of coated recycled paperboard, and 2nd largest producer of folding cartons.

At RockTenn, we seek to be the most respected in the industry. Our employees are committed to exceeding their customers' expectations -- every time. If you enjoy this shared commitment to excellence and discovering value where others haven't we would like you to consider RockTenn as your employer of choice.  

Position Overview:

The Recycle Procurement Representative is responsible for ethically and professionally representing Rock-Tenn in the recycling market place. This requires developing and fostering sound customer/supplier relationships based on total customer satisfaction.

A Recycle Procurement Representative evaluates a customer's recycling needs and offers solutions to fulfill those needs while striving to generate and maintain plant profitability. Prospecting for new business with printers, converters, packers, grocery stores and multi-tenant office buildings is a primary function of this position.

We are seeking an individual with a deal-making skill set that can be used in acquiring new clients as well as increasing value of existing accounts. The ideal candidate will have experience cold-calling, developing relationships, structuring deals and managing cost/profit. This position is also a great opportunity to manage a procurement region, get exposure to plant operations and be in the talent pool for future management opportunities. Significant growth opportunities exist.

Travel in the Louisville, KY territory and beyond to seek out, establish and maintain quality sources to purchase recyclables for the RockTenn recycle plant in Louisville, KY. This is a full time career position and requires a high energy well organized person. The successful candidate will become an expert on recycling issues and a public face for RockTenn in the market place.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain relationships with scrap paper, and multi material suppliers. 
• Speak and participate at various recycling related meetings are seminars. 
• Price each account monthly and review receipts for accuracy before submitting to payables. 
• Understand RockTenn's capabilities relating to scrap paper by regularly visiting with RockTenn the mill, receiving, and sales personnel.  

Qualifications:

• College education preferred or 5 years work experience related to sales and customer service. 
• Recycle experience highly preferred.
• Ability to write and verbally communicate effectively; excellent platform skills required. 
• Experienced and comfortable with Microsoft word, excel, outlook and power point. 
• Must be capable and comfortable making cold calls to suppliers. 
• Have the math ability to calculate cost related material and transportation.
• Must be able to travel daily with 5% overnight travel possible. 

To Apply:

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~ Rock-Tenn Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V ~