Senior Procurement Buyer - Mold

Senior Procurement Buyer - Mold

Anchor Glass Container Corporation, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with five, strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many of the most iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. Anchor Glass Container Corporation strives to exceed customer expectations through unrelenting attention to detail. What we do goes beyond glass making. We find incredible meaning in all the small things that create enriching experiences for customers and consumers alike. Everything we do creating, customizing, shipping, collaborating we do with the customer's best interests in mind. Each solution is the result of a thousand-and-one details coming together in brilliant succession, thanks to our team of experts that do whatever it takes to make life easier and more enjoyable for our customers. With over 2,000 US-based team members, Anchor Glass has the size and scale to service all of your glass packaging needs, without the complexity and bureaucracy associated with larger suppliers. Excellence is in the details!

Anchor Glass is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Summary

The Sr. Mould Buyer shall be responsible for sourcing and procuring moulds and related accessories for all Anchor manufacturing plants. This role supports corporate procurement initiatives by identifying and evaluating suppliers, ensuring quality and on-time delivery, and negotiating contracts that align with operational and procurement goals. The Sr Mould Buyer collaborates closely with Mould Engineering, Design, Maintenance, Operations, and other internal teams to drive best practices, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and contribute to new product development through implementation.

Main Position Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of moulds, blanks, neck rings, guide rings, and related accessories. Responsibilities include requirements gathering, sourcing (RFQ), competitive bidding, financial analysis, contract negotiation, order placement, quality compliance, logistics (domestic / international), and issue resolution.
• Lead supplier negotiations focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO) and driving cost savings. Evaluate, select, and manage suppliers in alignment with company policies and procurement best practices. Monitor contract compliance and service level agreements.
• Track and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality and specification requirements. Participate in scheduling and commercialization meetings. Share and apply best practices across plants and stakeholders.
• Analyze spend patterns and total cost of ownership (including maintenance, operational, and administrative costs). Provide and assist with implementation of strategic recommendations for sourcing and cost optimization.
• Conduct independent spend forecasting using multiple data sources. Support the annual operations planning process by negotiating pricing and improving forecasting across key categories.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve procurement processes, efficiency, and compliance.
• Measure and report procurement KPIs including quality (e.g., DMRs) and on-time delivery. Recommend actions for continuous improvement and follow up on corrective action implementation.
• Lead / participate in developing standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Provide procurement support for additional categories including MRO, services, packaging / dunnage, raw materials, sustainability initiatives, and capital or continuous improvement projects.

Employee Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent experience (5+ years) preferred. Master's degree or background in finance / supply chain strongly preferred. Glass Container experience is preferred Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with Power BI and MS Project a plus. Experience with JD Edwards preferred. Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to internal stakeholders and leadership. Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently