Buyer

Mac Papers and Packaging,•Jacksonville, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for the accurate and timely placement of purchase orders that support inventory service levels, supplier requirements, and business needs. This role executes daily buying activities for assigned suppliers, items, or categories, including stock and cross-dock purchase orders. The Buyer reviews system outputs, approved buying direction, supplier constraints, lead times, order minimums, and item requirements to determine appropriate purchasing action. This role is expected to identify supply gaps, escalate issues that may impact inventory availability, and coordinate with internal teams to support timely resolution. The Buyer also supports special buying processes, including seasonal buys, one-time buys, kitting requirements, dual-source buying, restocking items, and new item purchasing execution. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, follow-through, communication, and adherence to established buying processes.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing is required
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of sourcing strategies, contract terms, and supplier relationship management.
Knowledge of procurement best practices, industry trends, and regulations.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Must be able to read and communicate in English, for safe and effective performance of the job and business operations.
Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
experience in a distribution or logistics environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders accurately and on time for assigned suppliers, items, or categories.
Execute buying activity based on approved buying direction, system outputs, supplier constraints, and business needs.
Ensure order quantities, supplier minimums, lead times, and business requirements are considered during PO execution.
Build or adjust orders as needed to meet supplier PO minimums while avoiding unnecessary purchasing.
Identify PO placement issues that require review, approval, or escalation.
Follow processes for special buy circumstances including seasonal, one-time buys, dual source buying and kitting, where applicable.
Work with category management and supply chain analytics to ensure new items are placed on a first PO and integrated into the standard buying process.
Monitor assigned critical alerts and take appropriate buying action to help mitigate potential stock-outs.
Escalate inventory risks when purchasing action alone will not resolve the issue.
Follow up on open buying tasks to ensure inventory needs are addressed timely.
Communicate resolution options and/or additional service level concerns to the Buying Group Manager and appropriate stakeholders.