Buyer

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, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Summary

The Buyer is responsible for all procurement and purchasing activities for goods, services, equipment, tools, parts, supplies and raw materials for the plant. Duties include market research, competitor analysis, product evaluations, monitoring purchase orders and creating reports for the management team. Additionally, the Buyer is also responsible for performing a variety of administrative tasks that support our overall mission of delivering quality and value to the end user.

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in the manufacturing industry, proficiency utilizing SAP or similar ERP system, and possess a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Prepares and modifies all standard purchasing orders and requisitions.
• Monitors request for expediting of goods and material purchases.
• Prepares bid requests and analysis.
• Maintains purchasing logs and prepares reports relating to trends.
• Assists in monitoring vendor invoices for pricing accuracy. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Supports Cost Accountants and Inventory department with detailed information.
• Supports manufacturing team by contacting vendors for "budgetary pricing" for equipment and materials within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or materials with quality control to determine source of defect and corrective action.
• Ensures that all contact administration procedures are followed and executed in an accurate and professional manner.

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement / Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.