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 environmentStrong math, written, verbal and analytical skillsExcellent computer skills

Microsoft Office - intermediate levelExcel - advanced levelInventory 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 challengesEnsure 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 memberCreate and/or processing purchase orders and maintain tracking of deliveryEvaluating and planning of raw material component(s) and / packaging products and their deliveryEstablish and maintain vendor relationships.Maintain vendor, inventory, and regulatory filesCarry out procedures involving quality and trial processes with suppliersSet up new suppliers and / or service providersFollow company policies and proceduresFollow up on all orders for proper authorization in a timely mannerAttend scheduling and / or production meetings as assignedMonitor inventory for "Obsolete" materials

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

Hours- 8am to 5pm. Monday- FridayOffice 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 daysMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceCompany paid short term and LTDCompany paid life insuranceVoluntary life insurance401k with match