Buyer - ASC

Amcor LLC; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid vacation for full-time employees

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Discretionary annual bonus program

Job summary

Amcor LLC is seeking a Procurement Buyer in Reidsville, NC. This role involves executing procurement initiatives to achieve cost savings and managing categories such as spares, consumables, and office supplies.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, have 5–7 years of indirect buying experience, and possess strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Benefits include medical plans, paid vacation, and a retirement savings plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree with relevant experience.
• Experience in a multi-site manufacturing organization.
• Strong systems aptitude with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate supplier terms and oversee procurement operations.
• Manage indirect spend categories and supplier performance.
• Prepare management reports and monitor compliance metrics.
• Lead the Integrated Facility Management program.

Skills

Supplier negotiation experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong project management skills

Team-oriented mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

5–7 years of indirect buyer experience

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Ariba, BAAN)

Job description

Amcor is seeking a Procurement Buyer to work directly with site management and regional/global procurement. The role focuses on executing Amcor’s Procure Plus initiatives to achieve cost savings, support internal customers, and manage indirect categories such as spares, consumables, professional services, and office supplies.

Responsibilities

• Execute negotiations and supplier selection for one‑off purchases following the category sourcing strategy, spend level authorizations, and Amcor’s procurement and finance policies.
• Manage indirect categories in scope, including spares, consumables, professional services, and office supplies.
• Oversee day‑to‑day supplier performance, escalating issues as necessary and collaborating with category managers, various P+ point teams, and suppliers to deliver timely and effective solutions.
• Maintain compliance metrics for each regional plant, covering SAP#, catalog usage, and preferred supplier usage.
• Ensure business continuity planning and provide support to plants and stakeholders.
• Lead the Integrated Facility Management (IFM) program for regional plants, hosting monthly meetings, monitoring KPIs, and attending relevant sessions.
• Coordinate third‑party suppliers for product substitution projects and repair/rebuild programs.
• Manage Variable & Managed Inventory (VMI) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standardization for regional plants.
• Prepare monthly management reports measuring catalog vs. non‑catalog spend, Ariba compliance, product substitution, repair & rebuild activity, and inventory management.
• Define and implement local corrective actions as required.
• Collaborate with category managers, P+ point teams, and plant operations to monitor and enforce compliance with catalog usage and indirect TCO strategies, including supplier consolidation, SKU standardization, and other procurement objectives.
• Act as the Ariba super‑user and local P+ champion, providing coaching, training, and day‑to‑day support for procurement processes and master data systems.
• Engage category managers on supplier pricing issues and contract updates, notifying relevant stakeholders when necessary.
• Maintain workflow logs within agreed service levels from new and updated purchase requisitions (PRs) to purchase orders (POs) and work closely with requisitioners, suppliers, receiving, controllers, and shared services finance to resolve invoice issues and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Escalate non‑compliance to ASC policies to finance and procurement category managers/directors for remedial action.
• Lead the identification and implementation of supplier catalog improvements to drive continuous spend reductions, focusing on correct pricing, SKU availability, and master data accuracy.
• Manage communication with suppliers and internal customers to meet product and delivery needs and specifications.
• Monitor BAAN exception reports to resolve PO discrepancies and ensure timely invoice payment.
• Ensure compliance of North American plant operations with MRO maximum level settings and oversee overstock transfer via the share‑the‑spares program.
• Assist in identifying obsolete items and processing vendor add/change/maintenance requests.
• Coordinate with MDM specialists to ensure accurate part nomenclature, pricing, and SAP category assignments for new or extended parts.
• Support plant leadership and procurement category managers with data analysis, metric reporting, and purchasing information as requested.
• Assist with the setup of new equipment spares packages and rebuild packages to maintain optimal ASC inventory levels.
• Perform additional projects or tasks as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or an associate’s degree with a minimum of 5–7 years of indirect buyer experience.
• Experience working in a large, complex, multi‑site manufacturing organization.
• Strong systems aptitude and hands‑on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Ariba, BAAN, and Master Data Management.
• Proven effectiveness using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Supplier negotiation experience and the ability to influence and drive results.
• Team‑oriented mindset focused on customer success.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Strong project management skills and the capability to develop and execute plans.
• Competence in understanding, presenting, and discussing financial information.
• Alignment with Amcor’s Core Values – Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Social Responsibility, and Innovation.

Physical Demands

Must be able to hold, touch, feel, and manipulate product and equipment safely. Manual dexterity is required. Work may exceed 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week when necessary, and travel (both domestic and international) may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid vacation for full‑time employees
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 11 days per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short‑term and long‑term disability, and voluntary accident and critical illness benefits
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Equal Opportunity Employment

Amcor is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on your EEO rights, refer to the workplace discrimination poster. If a medical condition or disability requires a reasonable accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact 224‑313‑7000 to arrange assistance.

Compliance

Amcor verifies the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States through E‑Verify.