Buyer

Pregis•Elgin, IL

38d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

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. In this role, you are responsible for forecasting, analyzing and placing purchase orders from our vendors to ensure we always have appropriate paper inventory on hand. Candidates with expertise in MM modules of SAP software will be prioritized. Our ideal applicant has a bachelor's degree in supply chain or business, 2-5 years of supply chain experience and will have a proven track record of performance in a manufacturing environment. This role will report directly to our Sr Materials Managers and work closely with other cross functional departments throughout the business unit with no direct or indirect reporting into the individual facilities.

Requirements

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, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid and concise conclusions and/or recommendations.
Ability to adapt to change in direction and modify approach on the fly.
Proficient in managing and maintaining MRP settings and modules
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Accounting/Finance or related field required
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.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with expertise in MM modules of SAP software will be prioritized.
Previous experience with procurement of paper, packaging materials a plus.
Certifications or additional education in Supply Chain field, APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CPF a plus

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 & normal business consumption so manufacturing can continue without interruption
Monitor and work with vendors to ensure committed delivery dates are being met to support site production. Identify bottlenecks in the supply-chain process and implement solutions to improve performance.
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
Monitor, maintain, and update all ERP/MRP/SAP system parameters and settings to ensure alignment with the Business unit and Supply Chain goals
Establishes and implements purchasing strategies to align with forecast variability, inventory constraints, supply limitations, and priority markets
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.
Interface with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues
As it relates to tier 2, collaborate with cross functional teams to navigate trade regulations & ensure a cost-effective, continuous flow of paper from overseas markets
Actively participate in supplier selection and performance reviews