Procurement Specialist

Veritiv Corporation • Clifton, NJ

1d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services to meet the company and the customer’s specifications and quality standards, in addition to lead time requirements. Veritiv, together with its subsidiaries, is a leading full-service provider of packaging solutions, also offering JanSan, hygiene, print, and publishing products and services. Headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv serves customers across various industries globally, focusing on helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies through design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Detail oriented with excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• 2+ years related experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• The ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year Associates Degree preferred
• Experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain Logistics is preferred
• Experience in Monarch system, a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities by identifying commodity needs, preparing purchase orders and bid requests, negotiating supplier terms, and recommending cost-effective sourcing decisions that support operations, manufacturing, sales, estimating, project management, and accounting.
• Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to obtain pricing, availability, and delivery details; manage inbound job tickets, track order status; and resolve invoice, order, inventory, and quality discrepancies.
• Review requisitions, contracts, and approved suppliers to ensure compliance with quality, pricing, delivery service, and vendor standards, while continuously identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally - including estimating, legal, and operations teams - to align material costs with estimates, support contract and RFQ requirements, facilitate vendor setup and compliance, and drive process improvements.
• Maintain inventory flow and develop a working knowledge of operations, manufacturing processes, plant equipment inventory control, and receiving procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits
• 401k with match start date of hire
• paid time off
• parental bonding time
• tuition reimbursement
• annual Profit-Sharing Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees