Procurement Specialist
Welch Packaging Group Inc•Belvidere, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Packaging Distribution Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of product sourcing, supplier relationships, and procurement strategy within assigned packaging categories. This role drives cost optimization, ensures product availability, and supports sales and operations through responsive sourcing, strong vendor partnerships, and data-driven decision-making.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, preferably in packaging or distribution
- Strong negotiation, sourcing, and supplier management skills
- Strong written and oral communication
- Organization and attention to detail
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Systems analysis
- Mathematical and deductive reasoning
- Critical thinking
Nice To Haves
- Experience with corrugated, packaging materials, or industrial distribution preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, negotiation, and supplier selection
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable to company compliance standards
- Conduct annual business reviews with key suppliers to evaluate performance, pricing, and partnership opportunities
- Source corrugated packaging and distribution non-corrugated products quickly and effectively to support Sales Representative requests and customer-specific needs
- Manage inventory levels across SKUs to ensure high service levels while minimizing excess and obsolescence
- Partner with Inventory and Operations teams to establish and maintain accurate reorder points and buying parameters
- Analyze demand trends, order history, and inventory turns to optimize purchasing strategies
- Resolve supplier-related issues including quality concerns, shortages, and delivery delays
- Maintain integrity of item master data, including initial setup, ongoing maintenance, pricing, and specifications
- Identify and execute cost savings initiatives through vendor consolidation, alternate sourcing, and process improvements
- Manage detailed category-level projects and contribute to broader procurement and supply chain initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
