Purchasing Agent

Amcor

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Purchasing Agent at Amcor, you will be a key contributor to procurement operations across multiple manufacturing sites within the Rigid Packaging Solutions North America business group. In this role, you will oversee purchasing activities for either direct or indirect materials and services, typically supporting between five to twelve manufacturing sites. By leveraging Amcor’s global, national, and regional agreements, you will drive cost efficiency, maintain quality standards, and ensure timely delivery to meet operational needs.

Requirements

Associate degree in a business-related field required
Prior experience in procurement or supply chain strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze demand and historical usage to determine optimal stocking levels, order quantities, and delivery schedules for assigned materials.
Ensure inventory targets and performance metrics are consistently met.
Prepare and issue purchase orders in compliance with pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to supply, pricing, quality, and delivery.
Act as the primary liaison between site personnel and suppliers.
Partner with internal teams to identify and qualify appropriate materials and services.
Collaborate with sites to reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
Identify and implement cost savings programs both independently and as part of a team.
Work with suppliers to implement programs that optimize inventory.
Identify and execute process improvement initiatives and share best practices across the procurement team.
Ensure adherence to Amcor procurement standards and best practices.
Maintain accurate records, files, and systems for purchasing activities.
Provide backup support for other purchasing agents as needed.
Participate in special projects and departmental initiatives.
Submit and track quality or service complaints to suppliers, ensuring timely resolution

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)