Buyer

Position Overview

Pregis is seeking a Paper/MRP Buyer to manage the planning and purchasing of the raw material inputs that enable our manufacturing operations to satisfy our growing customer demand.

Essential Functions

• Analyze and establish forecast material needs for a given period.
• Maintain and update all ERP/MRP/SAP system parameters and settings to ensure alignment with the Business unit and Supply Chain goals.
• Facilitate supplier discussions and bring to fruition activities to support improved material flow, strategic projects, and cost reduction objectives.
• Develop, analyze and present sourcing data to assist leadership with targeting potential savings initiatives and developing improved supplier performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (production planning, operations, NPD) to successfully source and procure goods and services in support of production, innovation, and new product development.
• Engage with vendors to expedite orders when supplies are low.
• Manage working capital on materials and assist sites with hitting inventory management goals.
• Collaborate with site level management and planning teams on regular basis to ensure requirements are fulfilled, aid in all planning steps to guarantee success.
• Understand commodity markets of responsibility and able to provide current market trends and make recommendations to optimize market conditions.
• Interface with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
• Collaborate with Corporate Procurement on pricing negotiation, support RFQ’s and vendor selection/award activities.
• Complete data analytics for non-paper category items as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various reports and documents.
• Ability to present issues clearly and concisely; generate accurate analysis, with a good understanding of the cause and effect that will occur with each alternative solution both inside and outside the Supply Chain.
• In depth knowledge of procurement and planning activities within SAP is strongly preferred.
• Proven data analytics experience.
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, are expected.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid and concise conclusions and/or recommendations.
• Previous experience with procurement of paper, packaging materials a plus.
• Ability to adapt to change in direction and modify approach on the fly.
• Proficient in managing and maintaining MRP settings and modules.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Accounting/Finance or related field required.
• Certifications or additional education in Supply Chain field, APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CPF a plus.
• 2-5 years of Supply Chain experience with an emphasis in material planning.
• Proven track record of success in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.
• Ability to manage projects or threads of projects and perform self-directed work.
• Effective problem-solving skills and various requirements gathering techniques.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $70K to $80K. Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits.

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.