Purchasing Agent

Job Purpose:

Our Purchasing Agent will be responsible for managing the planning and execution of our inventory strategy for our custom packaging group. This person will manage a supplier network with a focus on price, lead time, quality and procedural conformance. The Purchasing Agent will review vendor quote proposals and process purchase orders.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform daily inventory replenishment review to monitor exceptions, and recommended purchase requisitions in EVO and the Buyer Workbench.
Manage replenishment policy and parameter setting within EVO including lead time, minimum order quantities, product segmentation, etc.
Monitor forecast and projected inventory levels to minimize inventory shortage and surplus.
Leverage EVO reporting and analytics to make proactive strategic replenishment decisions.
Coordinate with Demand Planners on the inventory placement for marketing initiatives in collaboration with RSL, IM team, and Category Management.
Resolve complex issues escalated by Inventory Coordinators (e.g., following up on purchase orders, expediting purchase orders, resolving purchase order and invoice discrepancies as needed).
Consistently monitor supplier performance; participate in reviews with suppliers, driving towards resolution of issues optimizing supplier performance.
Participate in projects as requested (e.g., shuttle reduction, ABC Classification, NetOps Consolidation and Continuous Improvement initiatives).
Work with sourcing team to drive supplier minimum reductions and service improvements through forecast collaboration.
Work collaboratively to effectively manage Customer Dedicated Inventory and Sales Rep to advise stocking strategies.
Accurately and concisely communicate updates to the organization and keep the organization abreast on requests, questions, and concerns; proactively take initiative on questions or issues that arise.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

• Management of a supplier network with a focus on price, lead time, quality and procedural conformance.
• Facilitate and review vendor quote proposals, prepare and process purchase orders to comply with established purchasing procedures and maintains appropriate files/records
• Collaborate and coordinate with key stakeholders including sales, customer service, operations and finance on price, product and delivery schedule to ensure expectations are met.
• Maintenance of SharePoint Vendor Library as company resource for quoting customers and other useful vendor specific documentation.
• Keeps abreast of and communicates to the organization market activities which would affect present or future purchases.
• Attend meetings, trade shows, visit suppliers & manufacturing facilities to learn about new industry trends and to establish and build supplier relationships.
• Negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts.

​Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the printing and/or plastics manufacturing industries, especially for packaging materials.
• Data analysis on past and future purchases as well as market trends to guide decision making.
• Negotiating & strategic skills that are optimizing pricing, terms, penalties and incentives transforming purchasing from a source of cost saving to a source of value creations.
• Solid understanding of importing process, the cost and milestone events.
• Microsoft office proficient with ERP system experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience previous purchasing experience including working with international suppliers preferred

Work Experience:

3-5 years of related job experience.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.