Senior Buyer (Lake Forest)

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People

• Customers
• Trust

Position Purpose Summary :

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the strategic and tactical management of agreements as assigned. The Buyer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and pursuing strategic and tactical projects in the areas of capital equipment, construction and supply agreement management, company-wide vendor / contract relationships, and centrally led supplier management. The Senior Buyer ensures that all programs are designed to fulfill the objectives of the company and that program related expenses are managed responsibly.

Dimensions :

Purchasing is a centralized function responsible for negotiating company agreements with vendors for corporate supplies and services, capital equipment and construction, chemicals, MRO supplies, energy and real estate. The department currently consists of twenty two professional purchasing associates. Actual dollars managed will depend on the complexity of spend and may vary.

Principal Accountabilities :

Decision Making :

The Senior Buyer is expected to provide overall program management including rendering recommendations on policies, procedures, strategy, communication, training, and suppliers. The Buyer is a representative of PCA in assigned agreement negotiations and is expected to enter into contracts and agreements that are beneficial to the company.

Interactions with Customers and Contacts :

Senior Buyer will interact with co-workers from many areas of the company including operations management, production, and technology. The Senior Buyer is expected to build solid working relationships with individuals in these areas in an effort to improve operations and effect positive change. The Senior Buyer will need to build relationships with contractors, construction management companies, service providers and current suppliers in order to determine the best resources available to PCA and to effectively manage each program. This will include evaluating all types of service, construction or equipment providers and engage their services as needed.

Requirements :

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All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled and other protected categories.