Buyer

Pregis Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis Corporation in the United States is seeking a Buyer to handle parts procurement for New Product Development and indirect programs. You will source parts for prototypes and coordinate with engineering on ECs, BOMs, and tight timelines.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, SAP proficiency, and strong supply-chain analytics, data-driven spend management, and vendor relationships. This role offers growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience or related field.
• Previous SAP purchasing experience required.
• Experience with Source-to-Pay (Coupa, Ariba, Raindrop) preferred.
• Experience using AI to automate routine tasks preferred.
• Extensive data analytics, KPI building, and market-trend reporting experience.
• Experience with new product launches strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor terms skills.
• Excel skills and ability to analyze large BOMs (1000+ SKUs).

Responsibilities

• Procure parts for New Product Development and support ECs, BOMs, and tight timelines.
• Source and place POs, expediting as needed, and manage bottlenecks.
• Maintain preferred vendor lists and visit vendors to assess performance.
• Analyze spend data, compile KPIs, and track savings across Pregis categories.
• Support indirect programs (travel, office supplies, facilities) and vendor onboarding.

Skills

BOM analysis

Vendor management

Data analytics

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Excel proficiency

Education

4-year college degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Raindrop

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the \"Wow\" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer‑centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Summary

The Buyer is responsible for all procurement of parts for New Product Development (NPD) teams and for supporting Indirect enterprise-wide programs.

NPD: Duties include rapid sourcing and PO placement for high number of new parts in support of building prototypes and pilot packaging machines. The role involves consistent engagement with engineering and program management on Engineering Changes (EC), complex Bill of Materials (BOM), very tight timelines and frequent expedites. The Buyer will be comfortable with various technical categories of products (metal fabrication, injection molded plastics, pneumatics, motors, sensors, electronics, and other hardware) and proactive in locating new sources. Other duties will include visiting vendors, building superb relationships, and assessing viability of vendors to perform well in full‑scale production stages. The ideal candidate will have experience in the manufacturing industry, proficiency utilizing SAP, and possess a strong understanding of supply‑chain management concepts and NPD process.

Indirect: the other part of the job entails supporting Indirect programs like travel, forklift rentals, office supplies, facilities programs, MRO. It may be adding/removing users or assets, training decentralized buyers on how to optimize their experience and reduce cost. The job entails identifying improvement opportunities and taking initiative to execute bringing value to the Businesses. The Buyer will also be responsible for gathering, cleansing and organizing spend data, compiling regular KPIs, analyzing trends in all Pregis categories and tracking savings. The role will be actively involved in implementing new Source‑to‑Pay system, when one is chosen, and administering training, assisting with adoption, and supplier onboarding.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Collaborates with engineering and project management to review complex BOMs and bids out each SKU to appropriate vendors.


• Prepares sourcing analysis and recommendations for new BOMs and communicates supply chain risks effectively.


• Places orders, expedites, understands bottlenecks and solves them.


• Maintains the list of preferred vendors for various categories.


• Travels to visit vendors, evaluates their performance and drives improvements, under the oversight of Procurement Leader.


• Prepares large bid packages, conducts RFPs and analyzes proposals.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• 4‑year college degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other equivalent major.


• A minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience or related field required.


• Previous SAP purchasing experience required.


• Previous Source‑to‑Pay (Coupa, Ariba, Raindrop, etc) experience strongly preferred.


• Previous experience utilizing AI to automate routine tasks strongly preferred.


• Extensive experience with data analytics, building and maintaining KPIs, market trends and reports strongly preferred.


• Previous experience with new product launches is strongly preferred.


• Extensive knowledge and ability to negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery dates according to budgetary and schedule requirements.


• Strong Excel skills, ability to work with large data sets, BOMs 1000+ SKUs deep, analyze proposals from vendors, and make recommendations for vendor selection.


• Ability to work and thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.


• Ability to stay focused on routine tasks with strong attention to detail, and good time management and prioritization skills.


• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to effectively problem‑solve.


• Cooperative, team‑oriented, customer‑service oriented, patient, calm under pressure, and able to work independently.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis' total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $87,000 to $105,000, depending on experience and skills.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.