We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment specializing in print, paperboard, corrugated, and packaging materials. This role is responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring production has the resources needed to meet customer demand.
Key Responsibilities
Source and manage suppliers for paper, corrugated materials, and print-related services.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors.
Monitor supplier performance for quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
Review production requirements and purchase appropriate materials based on specifications.
Work with production and quality teams to resolve material-related issues.
Forecast material needs and maintain inventory levels to support manufacturing schedules.
Track market trends and pricing changes to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage purchase orders and inventory.
Help reduce waste and improve material utilization.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience within print manufacturing, commercial printing, packaging, or a related industry.
Strong knowledge of paper grades, corrugated materials, packaging, and print production processes.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Knowledge of FSC, SFI, or PEFC sustainability certifications is a plus.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
If you are a detail-oriented procurement professional with experience in print and packaging manufacturing, we encourage you to apply today.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chautauqua, OH
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Market Trackingunmatched
Market Trend Analysisunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
NetSuiteunmatched
Oracleunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Printingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Packagingunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
SAPunmatched
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Sourcingunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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