Buyer

Buyer

Aurora, IL, USA Req #2493 Monday, May 20, 2024

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions.

If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, is the company for you.

Check out the to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Summary of Job

The best buyers are multi-functional. They have the ability to work with all functions / departments within a manufacturing facility including, but not limited to, customer service, scheduling, production, shipping, and in coordinating all aspects of the product throughout its lifecycle.

This includes negotiating with vendors, monitoring and sustaining inventory levels, and collaborating with the leadership team.

Their greatest skill is having the ability to understand and respect the critical roles of other departments on the team and lead best practice initiatives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform all purchasing activities for raw materials, production supplies, non-production supplies and freight.
• Monitor and place POs for primary and secondary materials at the right price, time, and place. In addition, coordinate the forecast, scheduling, and releases of trucks for prime materials.
• Establish, coordinate, and enforce spending budgets.
• Source and manage inventories of maintenance, repair, and operational supplies; place and approve orders when necessary;

manage building facilities services regarding pricing negotiation and supplier performance; manager of vendor management programs.

• Negotiate pricing with vendors.
• Continuous analysis of source for raw materials and other supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure constant supply.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies concurrent with overall company strategy.
• Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values : integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution and advocacy skills.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical ability.
• High degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Occasional standing, stooping, squatting, up to 25%
• Frequent typing / keyboarding / preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed

Education and Experience

• 2-5 years of purchasing experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to quickly learn and use other systems / software packages.
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge is a plus.
24 days ago