Purchasing Coordinator - Packaging

Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations.

Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.

General Summary

The Purchasing Coordinator Packaging is responsible for processing, tracking, and administrative duties pertaining to inbound and outbound of packaging materials in Flexible Films, Rigid Containers, Labels, Corrugated and other verticals.

Works under general supervision from Buyer; relies on experience and evidence to plan and accomplish tasks; a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Fact-based decision-making process. This position requires managing both internal and external suppliers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Issues Purchase Orders to suppliers based on supply strategy from Buyer.
• Uses Fact-Based decision-making skills for order cycle analysis and method of delivery based on tiered pricing and volumes.
• Primary responsibility is replenishment of materials or finished goods.
• Manages the Po to Payable process for each Purchase Order for on-time delivery and risk to the business unit.
• Assists buyers in the tracking and tracing of orders.
• Maintains frequent communications with suppliers / providers to ensure efficiencies in information gathering.
• Helps manage Vendor Price Maintenance (VPM) at direction of Buyer.
• Assists in developing reports and compiling market information.
• Assists in processing reports, documents, and purchases in a timely manner.
• Assists in preparing near-term forecast based on supplier lead times.
• Assists Buyer in preparing long-term forecast with forecasting team as needed.
• Assists in assigned special projects.
• Assists Buyer in RFP’s, RFI’s, and Expressive Bid Events.
• Works closely with inventory coordinator to manage suppliers and materials based on fluctuating market lead times or changes in production schedule.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Minimum Associate degree or equivalent industry experience or related discipline is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook, and other business software.
• Experience with Incoterms for method of delivery preferred.
• Experience with VMI, Consignment and other inventory programs preferred.
• Prior experience with packaging form, fit and function preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking.
• Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public.
• Demonstrated proficiency to manage multiple tasks, to set priorities, and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use a computer, and proficiency of the use of MS Office and other business software.
• Self-managing; works well under little supervision.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and sense of urgency when problems occur.
• Good interpersonal skills and good communicator.
• Proactive approach to situations.
• Strong organization skills, detail oriented and follows up on commitments.
• Support the overall Enterprise Goals and Objectives.
• Conducts in a professional manner.
30+ days ago