Buyer

TITLE:   Buyer Paper Packaging 

POSITION OBJECTIVE:The Buyer will be a detail-orientated person working within the purchasing department to source, negotiate and procure raw materials required for production while managing inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking. 

Note:  This position is in-office only. No remote work

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3-years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong math, written, verbal and analytical skills
• Excellent computer skills

1. Microsoft Office – intermediate level
2. Excel – advanced level
3. Inventory system software - intermediate level

• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with peers and functional teams.
• Demonstrated confidentiality and the ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and take on new challenges
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a key contributing team member
• Create and/or processing purchase orders and maintain tracking of delivery
• Evaluating and planning of raw material component(s) and / packaging products and their delivery
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships.
• Maintain vendor, inventory, and regulatory files
• Carry out procedures involving quality and trial processes with suppliers
• Set up new suppliers and / or service providers
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Follow up on all orders for proper authorization in a timely manner
• Attend scheduling and / or production meetings as assigned
• Monitor inventory for “Obsolete” materials

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Hours – 8am to 5pm. Monday – Friday
• Office setting

TRAINING:

• Must complete online and classroom training as required.

AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING:

• Authority to seek out and establish relationships with vendors.

BENEFITS:

• PTO after 90 days
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid short term and LTD
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401k with match