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

Microsoft Office – intermediate level

Excel – advanced level

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