Buyer

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, and believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Sustainability and social responsibility are at the very core of our company DNA.

About the Role

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 growing customer demand. In this role, you are responsible for forecasting, analyzing, and placing purchase orders from our vendors to ensure appropriate paper inventory is always on hand. Candidates with expertise in MM modules of SAP software will be prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and establish forecast material needs for a given period.
• Monitor site-level consumption and adjust order sizes as needs fluctuate.
• Oversee and perform all purchasing activities for paper for tier 2 and normal business consumption to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Monitor and work with vendors to ensure committed delivery dates are met to support site production.
• Identify bottlenecks in the supply-chain process and implement solutions to improve performance.
• Facilitate supplier discussions 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 improving supplier performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (production planning, operations, NPD) to 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 regularly to ensure requirements are fulfilled and aid in all planning steps.
• Understand commodity markets of responsibility and provide current market trends and recommendations to optimize market conditions.
• Monitor, maintain, and update all ERP/MRP/SAP system parameters and settings to align with business unit and supply chain goals.
• Establish and implement purchasing strategies to align with forecast variability, inventory constraints, supply limitations, and priority markets.
• Collaborate with Corporate Procurement on pricing negotiation, support RFQs, and vendor selection/award activities.
• Complete data analytics for non-paper category items as required.
• Interface with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate trade regulations and ensure a cost-effective, continuous flow of paper from overseas markets.
• Actively participate in supplier selection and performance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting/Finance, or related field required.
• Certifications or additional education in Supply Chain (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.

Skills

• 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 cause and effect.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and/or recommendations.
• Previous experience with procurement of paper or 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.

Pay

The annualized base pay range for this role is estimated to be $70K to $80K. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including performance, proficiency, and demonstration of competencies required for the role.

Benefits

Base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.