Sr. Buyer - Direct Commodity

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Description

About ProAmpac

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a mission to provide innovative packaging solutions that enhance the everyday lives of consumers around the world. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity to deliver superior products and services to our customers.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the organization by procuring raw materials, components, and services that are directly used in the manufacturing and production process. Ensuring the company's supply chain is efficient, cost-effective and able to meet production demands.

Essential Duties And Tasks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to production, engineering, and quality assurance to understand sourcing needs, forecast demand, and plan purchasing activities accordingly.
• Generate and complete purchase orders for standard goods and services directly incorporated into the production process.
• Develop purchasing schedules to prevent excessive or insufficient inventory levels.
• Maintains productive relationships with vendors, monitoring supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and service.
• Coordinate with suppliers to arrange timely and cost-effective delivery of materials.
• Registers and manages new vendors, assisting with setup and use of systems.
• Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to orders or quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, contracts, and supplier information.
• Prepare and publish purchase history reports or any other reporting as required.
• Identify opportunities and provide recommendations for cost reduction and process improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications, Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience required
• 4-6 years' experience in a related field experience in a related field required.
• Must have prior buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• This position has no leadership duties.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook Email, and calendar.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision-making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Category: Procurement

Full-Time